evaluate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to determine or set the value or amount of; appraise.
to evaluate property.
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to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of; assess.
to evaluate the results of an experiment.
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Mathematics. to determine or calculate the numerical value of (a formula, function, relation, etc.).
verb
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to ascertain or set the amount or value of
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to judge or assess the worth of; appraise
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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
- evaluation noun
- evaluative adjective
- evaluator noun
- misevaluate verb (used with object)
- nonevaluative adjective
- reevaluate verb (used with object)
- unevaluated adjective
Etymology
Origin of evaluate
First recorded in 1835–45; back formation from evaluation
Example Sentences
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“It’s important to evaluate the administration’s actions, rather than evaluate the administration’s pledges,” Samaras said.
From Los Angeles Times
To evaluate their approach, the team applied the framework to dozens of existing AI methods.
From Science Daily
The researchers say their exposure scoring method could help regulators and scientists better evaluate real world dietary exposure and improve protections for vulnerable groups, especially children and people who are pregnant.
From Science Daily
In direct comparisons, the system even performed better than experienced endocrinologists who evaluated the same photographs.
From Science Daily
The Orange County Register reported that the company has paused its aircraft development while it evaluates next steps.
From Los Angeles Times
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