Evaluation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Evaluation
Evaluation (noun)
- the act or result of evaluating, determination of the value, nature, character, or quality of something or someone
Evaluation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
"what's your evaluation of her writing ability?"
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the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
"the evaluation of the defendant's mental condition was conducted by a team of psychiatrists"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Evaluation
The most common words with a similar meaning to Evaluation:
Word Forms of Evaluation
Inflections: evaluations
Origin & Etymology of Evaluation
First known use: circa 1622
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Evaluation
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 10
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 6
- Topics: School & Education
Frequently Asked Questions about Evaluation
What does "Evaluation" mean?
"Evaluation" means the act or result of evaluating, determination of the value, nature, character, or quality of something or someone. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or result of evaluating, determination of the value, nature, character, or quality of something or someone. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Evaluation"?
Other words for "Evaluation" include appraisal, appraisement, assessment, estimate, estimation, fix, judgment and value judgment. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Evaluation" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Evaluation"?
There are 49 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Evaluation". Common alternatives include appraisal, appraisement, assessment, estimate, estimation, fix, judgment, value judgment, reckoning and valuation.
How do you use "Evaluation" in a sentence?
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".
Is "Evaluation" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Evaluation" is a noun.
Is "Evaluation" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Evaluation" 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+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Evaluation"?
"Evaluation" is pronounced /i-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən/ and divided into syllables as eval·u·a·tion.
What is the origin of the word "Evaluation"?
First known use: circa 1622.