evaluation

[ih-val-yoo-ey-shuhn]

noun

1. an act or instance of evaluating or appraising.

2. (especially in medicine) a diagnosis or diagnostic study of a physical or mental condition.

Other Word Forms

• misevaluation noun
• nonevaluation noun
• overevaluation noun
• reevaluation noun
• self-evaluation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of evaluation¹

From the French word évaluation, dating back to 1745–55. See e- ¹, valuation

Example Sentences

In the longer term, the council said a full evaluation of the contract would be needed.

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A child on several medications at once often hasn’t had a comprehensive evaluation by a child psychiatrist, Sukhera said.

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“After a robust process and a thorough evaluation of a range of alternatives, we believe this sale is the best outcome for our shareholders, as well as our employees and other stakeholders,” CEO Brewer said.

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It is currently undergoing phase three clinical trials, which represent the final evaluation stage required before approval of a new therapy.

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McNally said she also incorporates genetic testing into her patient evaluations.

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Related Words

• appraisal 
• assessment 
• calculation 
• decision 
• interpretation 
• opinion