evaluation
Americannoun
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an act or instance of evaluating or appraising.
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(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
Etymology
Origin of evaluation
From the French word évaluation, dating back to 1745–55. See e- 1, valuation
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Example Sentences
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After that mess, Mr. Rousseau promised to learn to speak French, and the chairman of the Air Canada board vowed that it would be “an integral part” of his performance evaluation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The department said in its statement that a supervisor was called to the scene, Cowser’s injuries were photographed, and she was taken to a local hospital for a medical evaluation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
“Things are changing at such a rapid clip, you can’t get locked in or married to any one position. You have to constantly evaluation your positions and the competitive risks and the opportunities,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
"Instead, his manner throughout the evaluation, back then, as well as earlier in the year, was almost like we were having lunch at his country club. There was no sense of alarm or distress."
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Arts for academic achievement: A compilation of evaluation findings from 2004-2006.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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