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[ ih-val-yoo-eyt ]
/ ɪˈvæl yuˌeɪt /
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verb (used with object), e·val·u·at·ed, e·val·u·at·ing.

to determine or set the value or amount of; appraise: to evaluate property.
to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of; assess: to evaluate the results of an experiment.
Mathematics. to determine or calculate the numerical value of (a formula, function, relation, etc.).

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Words related to evaluate

calculate, grade, assess, gauge, decide, weigh, check, classify, appraise, criticize, assay, reckon, valuate, rank, read, rate, survey, value, estimate, peg

Words nearby evaluate

evacuee, evade, evadne, evaginate, evagination, evaluate, evaluation, evaluative, evan, evanesce, evanescent

Origin of evaluate

First recorded in 1835–45; back formation from evaluation

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British Dictionary definitions for evaluate

evaluate
/ (ɪˈvæljʊˌeɪt) /

verb (tr)

to ascertain or set the amount or value of
to judge or assess the worth of; appraise
maths logic to determine the unique member of the range of a function corresponding to a given member of its domain

Derived forms of evaluate

evaluation, nounevaluator, noun

Word Origin for evaluate

C19: back formation from evaluation, from French, from evaluer to evaluate; see value
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