evaluation
noun
eval·u·a·tion
i-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən 
-yü-ˈā-
plural evaluations
: the act or result of evaluating
a situation that requires careful evaluation
: determination of the value, nature, character, or quality of something or someone
What's your evaluation of her writing ability?
a patient undergoing psychiatric evaluation
The CIA described my evaluation of the situation as "sound, perceptive and very much in line with our own."—
Robert S. McNamara
Robert S. McNamaraOnly 24 states require any kind of testing or evaluation for homeschooled students …—Andrew J. Rotherham
Andrew J. RotherhamAs part of a standard evaluation, patients are given a series of tests …—Jerome Groopman
Jerome GroopmanExamples of evaluation in a Sentence
what's your evaluation of her writing ability?
the evaluation of the defendant's mental condition was conducted by a team of psychiatrists
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Marketing claims about smoothness, energy, and mood are starting points for evaluation, not endpoints.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
This focus allowed for a more consistent evaluation of firms with similar structures and obligations, providing insight into a distinct and increasingly influential part of the advisory landscape.
—Riley De León, CNBC, 22 June 2026
The court was briefly recessed, and the judge ordered a medical evaluation after Pino appeared distressed and began breathing heavily.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
—arkansasonline.com, 21 June 2026
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Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026
This focus allowed for a more consistent evaluation of firms with similar structures and obligations, providing insight into a distinct and increasingly influential part of the advisory landscape.
—Riley De León, CNBC, 22 June 2026
The court was briefly recessed, and the judge ordered a medical evaluation after Pino appeared distressed and began breathing heavily.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Services will range from individual wellness and sick-patient examinations to routine herd healthcare, breeding soundness exams, pregnancy examinations, on-farm consultations, lameness evaluations and certificates of veterinary inspection, A-State said.
—arkansasonline.com, 21 June 2026
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaluation. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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