EVALUATE
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EVALUATE
eval·u·ate
transitive verb \i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt, -yü-ˌāt\
: to judge the value or condition of (someone or something) in a careful and thoughtful way
eval·u·at·ed
eval·u·at·ing
Full Definition of EVALUATE
1: to determine or fix the value of
2: to determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study
— eval·u·a·tion \-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən, -yü-ˈā-\ noun
— eval·u·a·tive \-ˈval-yə-ˌwā-tiv, -yü-ˌā-\ adjective
— eval·u·a·tor \-tər\ noun
Examples of EVALUATE
1. We need to evaluate our options.
2. evaluate a training program as effective
Related to EVALUATE
Synonyms
appraise, assess, estimate, guesstimate, rate, set, valuate, value
Related Words
adjudge, deem, judge; ascertain, determine, discover, learn; price, prize; decide, settle; analyze, assay, survey, test; reappraise, reassess, reevaluate, rejudge, revalue; transvaluate, transvalue; misesteem, misjudge, misprize, underestimate, undervalue