evaluation

noun

eval·u·a·tion i-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən

-yü-ˈā-

plural evaluations

Synonyms of evaluation next

: the act or result of evaluating

a situation that requires careful evaluation

: determination of the value, nature, character, or quality of something or someone

What's your evaluation of her writing ability?

a patient undergoing psychiatric evaluation

The CIA described my evaluation of the situation as "sound, perceptive and very much in line with our own."—

Robert S. McNamara

Only 24 states require any kind of testing or evaluation for homeschooled students …—

Andrew J. Rotherham

As part of a standard evaluation, patients are given a series of tests …—

Jerome Groopman

Examples of evaluation in a Sentence

what's your evaluation of her writing ability? the evaluation of the defendant's mental condition was conducted by a team of psychiatrists

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Exploration, evaluation, and project expenses decreased to $409,179 from $534,371, reflecting lower overhead and payroll costs. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 Term limits, performance evaluations, and commitment to continuous learning are fundamental to the Board’s ability to stay ahead of rapid changes. —

Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024 If your nipples change—especially if inversion happens suddenly or comes with tugging, pain, lumps, or discharge—consult a healthcare provider for further evaluation. —

Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024 My thoughts are with Matt during this time after hearing that he been taken to the hospital for further evaluation following the contact on the racetrack. —

Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for evaluation