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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The evaluation I scheduled when I got back home was illuminating.
“ChatGPT is not a certified or FDA-approved medical device capable of providing medical diagnoses; accurate dermatologic evaluation still requires interpretation from a licensed clinician.”
From Salon
The surviving hikers were taken to the sheriff’s Lake Hemet Mountain Station for medical evaluation.
From Los Angeles Times
An official evaluation, led by University of Warwick and Coventry University, said Coventry City of Culture engaged almost half of the city's residents and helped bring millions of pounds into the local economy.
From BBC
He said those comments were made during discussions over personnel evaluations.
From BBC
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