evaluate

[ih-val-yoo-eyt]

verb (used with object)

evaluated, evaluating 

1. to determine or set the value or amount of; appraise.

   to evaluate property.

   Synonyms: value, gauge, estimate, weigh

2. to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of; assess.

   to evaluate the results of an experiment.

   Synonyms: value, gauge, estimate, weigh

3. Mathematics.,  to determine or calculate the numerical value of (a formula, function, relation, etc.).

evaluate

/ ɪˈvæljʊˌeɪt /

verb

1. to ascertain or set the amount or value of

2. to judge or assess the worth of; appraise

3. maths logic to determine the unique member of the range of a function corresponding to a given member of its domain

Other Word Forms

• evaluable adjective
• evaluative adjective
• evaluator noun
• misevaluate verb (used with object)
• nonevaluative adjective
• reevaluate verb (used with object)
• unevaluated adjective
• evaluation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of evaluate¹

First recorded in 1835–45; back formation from evaluation

Word History and Origins

Origin of evaluate¹

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

Example Sentences

This evolutionary gift adds a clammy disquiet to the eye-jacked livestock, which never rests and is constantly evaluating its captors and fellow captives.

From Salon

LaMalfa said he is considering introducing a bill that could update the mileage requirement or give CMS more discretion when evaluating rural hospitals.

From Los Angeles Times

On Sunday, after being evaluated for a concussion, Nacua returned and came through in the clutch.

From Los Angeles Times

Buried in its language is a promise to “limit the direct marketing of certain unhealthy foods to children, including by evaluating the use of misleading claims and imagery.”

From Salon

The term refers to a legal complaint that improperly incorporates all previous allegations into each count, making it difficult for the court to evaluate the claims on their own merits.

From Salon

Related Words

• appraise 
• assess 
• calculate 
• check 
• check out 
• classify 
• decide 
• figure out 
• gauge 
• grade 
• weigh