evaluate
verb
eval·u·ate i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt 
-yü-ˌāt
evaluated; evaluating
transitive verb
1
: to determine or fix the value of
2
: to determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study
evaluative
i-ˈval-yə-ˌwā-tiv
adjective -yü-ˌā-
evaluator
i-ˈval-yə-ˌwā-tər
noun -yü-ˌā-
Synonyms
- appraise
- assess
- estimate
- guesstimate
- rate
- set
- valuate
- value
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Example Sentences
We need to evaluate our options. evaluate a training program as effective
Recent Examples on the Web Noem's attorney argued that the Government Accountability Board did not have the constitutional power to act against the governor or evaluate the complaint against her. 
CBS News, 9 Sep. 2022 Noem's attorney argued that the Government Accountability Board did not have the constitutional power to act against the governor or evaluate the complaint against her. Stephen Groves, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 There are five games left this season for Ramos to evaluate players. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 For certain instances, A.I. and machine learning lets organizations quickly gather and interpret large amounts of data to evaluate areas of need: predicting where and why hunger occurs and efficient food distribution. Danielle Bernabe, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 After local providers evaluate patients’ screening eligibility, LUCAS arrives to perform the LDCTs. Simar Bajaj, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2022 Before Thursday’s votes, many members of the panel expressed discomfort about the lack of data in humans to evaluate the new boosters, saying the absence of human testing may prevent people from getting the shots. Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Grossi is leading the inspection team, which will meet with local officials and visit the nuclear plant to evaluate working conditions and how well safety systems are functioning. Harold Maass, The Week, 30 Aug. 2022 The oral transmission sent the message that rabbis in each generation, basing themselves on the Torah and prior rabbinic rulings, could continue to evaluate and contribute new teachings. Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 See More
CBS News, 9 Sep. 2022 Noem's attorney argued that the Government Accountability Board did not have the constitutional power to act against the governor or evaluate the complaint against her. Stephen Groves, ajc, 9 Sep. 2022 There are five games left this season for Ramos to evaluate players. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2022 For certain instances, A.I. and machine learning lets organizations quickly gather and interpret large amounts of data to evaluate areas of need: predicting where and why hunger occurs and efficient food distribution. Danielle Bernabe, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2022 After local providers evaluate patients’ screening eligibility, LUCAS arrives to perform the LDCTs. Simar Bajaj, Scientific American, 6 Sep. 2022 Before Thursday’s votes, many members of the panel expressed discomfort about the lack of data in humans to evaluate the new boosters, saying the absence of human testing may prevent people from getting the shots. Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 1 Sep. 2022 Grossi is leading the inspection team, which will meet with local officials and visit the nuclear plant to evaluate working conditions and how well safety systems are functioning. Harold Maass, The Week, 30 Aug. 2022 The oral transmission sent the message that rabbis in each generation, basing themselves on the Torah and prior rabbinic rulings, could continue to evaluate and contribute new teachings. Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
back-formation from evaluation, from French évaluation, from Middle French evaluacion, from esvaluer to evaluate, from e- + value value
First Known Use
1842, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing evaluate
Kids Definition
evaluate
verb
eval·u·ate i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt
evaluated; evaluating
: to judge the value or condition of Our teacher is evaluating our math skills.
evaluated
verb
as in assessed
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding a trained assistant to evaluate the needs of the patients waiting to see the doctor Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- assessed
- estimated
- valued
- analyzed
- rated
- appraised
- valuated
- set
- ascertained
- determined
- judged
- tested
- discovered
- guesstimated
- adjudged
- deemed
- learned
- reevaluated
- reassessed
- surveyed
- priced
- assayed
- decided
- re-evaluated
- reappraised
- underestimated
- prized
- revalued
- misjudged
- settled
- rejudged
- undervalued
- transvaluated
- transvalued
- misesteemed
- misprized