Evaluación (en. Assessment)
/eβaluˈaθjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Valuation or estimation of something.
The evaluation of the project outcomes was positive.
La evaluación de los resultados del proyecto fue positiva.
Analysis of the effectiveness of a process or action.
We conducted a thorough assessment of the strategic plan.
Hicimos una evaluación exhaustiva del plan estratégico.
Grade or score on an exam or test.
My evaluation in the final exam was excellent.
Mi evaluación en el examen final fue excelente.
Etymology
From the Latin 'evaluatio', meaning 'action of valuing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ongoing evaluation
Process of systematically assessing over a period.
evaluación continua
final evaluation
Evaluation conducted at the end of a course or academic period.
evaluación final
competency-based evaluation
Assessment that considers the skills and knowledge acquired.
evaluación por competencias
Related Words
to assess
Establishing the value or quality of something.
evaluar
evaluator
Person who conducts the evaluation.
evaluador
evaluative
Related to evaluation.
evaluativo
Slang Meanings
Informal assessment
Today in class we did an 'evaluation' that doesn't count towards the grade.
Hoy en clase hicimos una 'evaluación' que no cuenta para la nota.