Evaluate

/ɪˈvæljʊeɪt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to determine or calculate the value of; assess.

The teacher will evaluate the students' exam papers next week.

to form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.

Before making a purchase, it’s essential to evaluate the benefits and risks.

to assess the performance or quality of something.

We need to evaluate the effectiveness of our current marketing strategy.

to make a judgment about the significance, worth, or value of something.

The committee was tasked with evaluating the proposals submitted for funding.

to analyze and assess the relevance and quality of information.

It is important to evaluate the reliability of sources when conducting research.

From Latin 'evaluare', meaning 'to value' or 'to assess'.

evaluate the situation

To assess the current circumstances before making a decision.

evaluate performance

To analyze how well someone or something is doing.

evaluate options

To consider the various choices available before deciding.

assessment

The process of evaluating or estimating the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

evaluation

The systematic assessment of the value or impact of a program or project.

appraisal

An assessment of the value or quality of something.

To give something a once-over.

I'll evaluate that new app and see if it's worth downloading.

To size up.

You need to evaluate your prospects before making a big investment.