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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Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 30 Mar. 2025
The evaluation criteria for judging includes: Design & Aesthetics / Creativity & Boldness / Details & Finishings / Complexity & Complications / Technical Innovation.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This underscores the conflicting considerations to be included in evaluation of the appropriate roles related to our United States military in outer space.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The intrigue: Corporate DEI initiatives have always varied in success, but some of the most effective ones that target structural issues — like standardized performance evaluations — often carry the lowest legal risks, according to Williams.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for evaluation
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaluation. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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