the process of evaluating something or an instance of this
Word origin
Fr évaluation < OFr évaluer < value < valu: see value
Examples of 'evaluation' in a sentence
evaluation
This evaluation has been discussed with Mr Smith, who indicates an unwillingness to alter his work habits.
Pickard, Nancy NO BODY (2002)
Then Yilderim announced that an inspection team, Afghan and Russian, was visiting the site, `for evaluation ", in three weeks ' time.
Shah, Idries KARA KUSH (2002)
The four birds selected were indeed taken on the basis of a detailed kinship evaluation made possible only with the studbook.
Tony Juniper SPIX'S MACAW: THE RACE TO SAVE THE WORLD'S RAREST BIRD (2002)
Mercy's evaluation of the third angel rose by several degrees.
Debbie Macomber ANGELS EVERYWHERE (2002)
Synonyms of 'evaluation'
assessment, rating, judgment, calculation
More Synonyms of evaluation
All related terms of 'evaluation'
job evaluation
the analysis of the relationship between jobs in an organization: often used as a basis for a wages structure
self-evaluation
the process or an instance of assessing oneself and weighing up one's achievements
teacher evaluation
the process of vetting teachers to maintain teaching standards
crude oil evaluation
Crude oil evaluation is the process of assessing the chemical and physical properties of crude oil, against particular standards .
programme evaluation and review technique
a method of planning , controlling, and checking the times taken to finish important parts of complex operations , such as making aircraft, ships, or bridges
re-evaluate
to evaluate again or differently
(noun)
Evaluation is standard practice for the training course.
Synonyms
assessment
He was referred to a specialist for assessment.
rating
a value-for-money rating of ten out of ten
judgment
In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years?
calculation
He made a quick calculation on a scrap of paper.
valuation
The valuations reflect what a property is worth now.
appraisal
Self-appraisal is never easy.
estimation
estimations of pre-tax profits of £12.5 million
Additional synonyms
in the sense of appraisal
Definition
an assessment of the worth or quality of a person or thing