Evaluate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt/ eval·u·ate

Meaning & Definition of Evaluate

Evaluate (verb)

  1. to determine or fix the value of
  2. to determine the significance, worth, or condition of usually by careful appraisal and study

Evaluate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding

    "a trained assistant to evaluate the needs of the patients waiting to see the doctor"

    similar: appraise, assess, estimate, guesstimate, rate, set, valuate, value
    related: 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Evaluate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Evaluate:

appraise, assess, estimate, guesstimate, rate, set, valuate, value

Related Words for Evaluate

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

Word Forms of Evaluate

Inflections: evaluated, evaluating

Derived words: evaluative (adjective), evaluator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Evaluate

back-formation from evaluation, from French évaluation, from Middle French evaluacion, from esvaluer to evaluate, from e- + value value

First known use: 1842

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Evaluate

Words & Phrases Containing Evaluate

self-evaluate, reevaluate

Frequently Asked Questions about Evaluate

What does "Evaluate" mean?

"Evaluate" means to determine or fix the value of. As a verb, it is defined as: to determine or fix the value of.

What is another word for "Evaluate"?

Other words for "Evaluate" include appraise, assess, estimate, guesstimate, rate, set, valuate and value. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Evaluate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Evaluate"?

There are 35 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Evaluate". Common alternatives include appraise, assess, estimate, guesstimate, rate, set, valuate and value.

How do you use "Evaluate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Evaluate" in a sentence: "a trained assistant to evaluate the needs of the patients waiting to see the doctor".

Is "Evaluate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Evaluate" is a verb.

Is "Evaluate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Evaluate" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Evaluate"?

"Evaluate" is pronounced /i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt/ and divided into syllables as eval·u·ate.

What is the origin of the word "Evaluate"?

"Evaluate" comes from back-formation from evaluation, from French évaluation, from Middle French evaluacion, from esvaluer to evaluate, from e- + value value. First known use: 1842.