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

However, BP says a technical evaluation concluded that a "cluster" of "reef pyramids" in that location allows more effective management and protection of that reef.

From BBC

The new law will require companies to disclose their safety and security protocols and risk evaluations.

From Los Angeles Times

Since that definition was adopted, U.S. schools have become more proactive about referring a greater range of children for neurodevelopmental evaluations.

From Los Angeles Times

Amazon said it had "made the difficult decision" after a "thorough evaluation of business operations and the very substantial growth opportunities in online delivery."

From BBC

"The public's criticism has alerted us that the evaluation of the expression of art needs to be more professional and we need to be more humble and respectful of nature," Arc'teryx said in its statement.

From BBC

Related Words

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