evaluate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to determine or set the value or amount of; appraise.
to evaluate property.
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to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of; assess.
to evaluate the results of an experiment.
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Mathematics. to determine or calculate the numerical value of (a formula, function, relation, etc.).
verb
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to ascertain or set the amount or value of
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to judge or assess the worth of; appraise
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maths logic to determine the unique member of the range of a function corresponding to a given member of its domain
Other Word Forms
- evaluable adjective
- evaluation noun
- evaluative adjective
- evaluator noun
- misevaluate verb (used with object)
- nonevaluative adjective
- reevaluate verb (used with object)
- unevaluated adjective
Etymology
Origin of evaluate
First recorded in 1835–45; back formation from evaluation
Example Sentences
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They then evaluated impulsivity by observing how well the flies could stop moving when exposed to strong airflow, which they naturally find unpleasant.
From Science Daily
Solriamfetol, the drug evaluated in this study, is already approved for treating excessive sleepiness in people with obstructive sleep apnea and narcolepsy.
From Science Daily
The department received additional penalties for improperly documenting training, failing to identify and evaluate the hazards of transporting and storing the ordnance, and leaving explosives unattended.
From Los Angeles Times
Chamoun says the board is evaluating both internal and external candidates.
"Megan started feeling very ill and was promptly transported to a local hospital, where her symptoms are currently being evaluated," the spokesperson told US media outlets.
From BBC
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