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

Scott explains this is about giving people options and honest evaluations. —Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024

On Monday, river levels peaked at 34,800 cubic feet per second and have lowered to 33,000 cubic feet per second as of Tuesday while officials continue assessment and evaluation of the dam. —Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 25 June 2024

The case ahead On June 3, a judge ordered McDowell to submit to mental health evaluation by a prosecution expert for evaluation, according to records. —Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2024

The woman was then taken to a local hospital for evaluation. —Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1622, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing evaluation

• re-evaluation