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

Only 24 states require any kind of testing or evaluation for homeschooled students …

—Andrew J. Rotherham

As part of a standard evaluation, patients are given a series of tests …

—Jerome Groopman

Synonyms

• appraisal
• appraisement
• assessment
• estimate
• estimation
• fix
• judgment
• judgement
• value judgment

Examples 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

Recent Examples on the Web

One of the first key steps in building a more resilient supply chain is conducting a risk evaluation of the components and products that are absolutely essential to your business and supply chain. —Chakri Gottemukkala, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

Search and rescue teams have conducted nearly 1,500 structural evaluations and completed hundreds of rescues and evacuations. —Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024

During evaluations, each tester reviewed ingredient lists and took notes on ease of use, scent, and overall efficacy. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024

Having district leaders create time-consuming processes and evaluation tools is frustrating and non-motivational, which leads to higher turnover. —Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1622, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing evaluation

• re-evaluation