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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In most applications, enterprises must prioritize robust security measures, regular compliance evaluations, and ongoing monitoring to mitigate the inherent risks associated with implementing such systems.
—Francis Sideco, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
This article does not constitute financial advice, and readers are encouraged to conduct their own evaluations before making business or investment decisions related to AI technologies.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Proper medical evaluation by your healthcare professional and ongoing monitoring are crucial for ensuring the therapy’s effectiveness and safety.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
These two SpaceX requests are separate from two other environmental evaluations underway by the FAA and the Air Force for potential launch and landing operations for its massive SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy rocket, which for now only launches from Texas.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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Francis Sideco, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
This article does not constitute financial advice, and readers are encouraged to conduct their own evaluations before making business or investment decisions related to AI technologies.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Proper medical evaluation by your healthcare professional and ongoing monitoring are crucial for ensuring the therapy’s effectiveness and safety.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
These two SpaceX requests are separate from two other environmental evaluations underway by the FAA and the Air Force for potential launch and landing operations for its massive SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy rocket, which for now only launches from Texas.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2025
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaluation. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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