evaluation

[ ih-val-yoo-ey-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act or instance of evaluating or appraising.
2. (especially in medicine) a diagnosis or diagnostic study of a physical or mental condition.

Other Words From

• mise·valu·ation noun
• none·valu·ation noun
• over·e·valu·ation noun
• ree·valu·ation noun
• self-e·valu·ation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of evaluation¹

From the French word évaluation, dating back to 1745–55. See e- ¹, valuation

Example Sentences

After careful evaluation of the extensive data, the results are now available: they provide detailed information on changes in the morphology and structure of the material, but also on chemical processes during discharge.

From Science Daily

Areas of interest include image resolution improvement, 3D image reconstruction, automated disease diagnosis, and evaluation of image reconstruction quality.

From Science Daily

My specialty focuses on the evaluation and treatment of patients with spine and sports-related problems.

From Salon

“The difference can be explained by various factors, particularly changes in demographics of the two countries,” said Mirka Martel, the head of research, evaluation and learning at the Institute of International Education.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition, risk assessment and incapacity evaluation tools are controversial and primarily target marginalized and racialized people.

From Salon

Related Words

• appraisal
• assessment
• calculation
• decision
• interpretation
• opinion