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 GroopmanSynonyms
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
Assisting them on that journey are the organization’s ranking criteria: The eight main points of evaluation are the meat quality, the selection and quantity, the quality of service, the menu descriptions, the wine list, the reservation system, the online presence, and the interior design.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
His evaluation of his play at shortstop this season reflected his displeasure with that.
—Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 20 May 2024
Tarrant County district court documents show that the court determined Roberts’ competency based on a report and evaluation conducted by a psychologist.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024
Governments should make their AGI strategies publicly available, allowing scientific, industry, and public evaluation.
—Otto Barten, TIME, 16 May 2024
The Area referred to is an active combat zone and in order to mitigate harm to civilians, an evaluation was carried out.
—CBS News, 12 May 2024
Fugitive posters called for the arrest of Rafael Resendiz-Ramirez, and his sister eventually coordinated that man’s surrender in exchange for his psychiatric evaluation and an $86,000 reward, The Los Angeles Times then reported.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
Police detained the suspect on the scene for an evaluation under Canada’s Mental Health Act, a spokesperson confirmed to The Times.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
In the absence of such an evaluation, the curbs would have started to automatically expire in mid-2022.
—Josh Wingrove, Fortune Asia, 10 May 2024
Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
His evaluation of his play at shortstop this season reflected his displeasure with that.
—Bill Plunkett, Orange County Register, 20 May 2024
Tarrant County district court documents show that the court determined Roberts’ competency based on a report and evaluation conducted by a psychologist.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024
Governments should make their AGI strategies publicly available, allowing scientific, industry, and public evaluation.
—Otto Barten, TIME, 16 May 2024
The Area referred to is an active combat zone and in order to mitigate harm to civilians, an evaluation was carried out.
—CBS News, 12 May 2024
Fugitive posters called for the arrest of Rafael Resendiz-Ramirez, and his sister eventually coordinated that man’s surrender in exchange for his psychiatric evaluation and an $86,000 reward, The Los Angeles Times then reported.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 12 May 2024
Police detained the suspect on the scene for an evaluation under Canada’s Mental Health Act, a spokesperson confirmed to The Times.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
In the absence of such an evaluation, the curbs would have started to automatically expire in mid-2022.
—Josh Wingrove, Fortune Asia, 10 May 2024
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaluation. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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