evaluate
7 synonyms and 0 antonyms for evaluate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To carefully judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use evaluate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A back-formation from evaluation, itself from French évaluation.
Full origin of evaluate →Frequently asked questions
What does “evaluate” mean?
The word “evaluate” means to carefully judge the value, quality, or significance of something. In plain terms, to assess or work out how good, true, or valuable something is.
How do you pronounce “evaluate”?
“Evaluate” is pronounced ih-VALYUU-ayt (/ɪˈvæl.juˌeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “evaluate” in a sentence?
Here is “evaluate” used in a sentence: “The teacher evaluated each essay against a strict rubric.”
What is another word for “evaluate”?
Words with a similar meaning to “evaluate” include weigh.
What part of speech is “evaluate”?
“Evaluate” is a verb.
Where does the word “evaluate” come from?
The word “evaluate” comes from French. A back-formation from evaluation, itself from French évaluation.
Is “evaluate” a common word?
“Evaluate” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “evaluate” have?
“Evaluate” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to carefully judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
What is the difference between evaluate and assess?
The two verbs overlap heavily, and in everyday writing either is usually acceptable. Evaluate stresses judging the value, quality, or significance of something, while assess often suggests measuring or estimating its level or amount, as in assessing damage or assessing a tax.
What is the difference between evaluate and analyze?
To analyze something is to break it down and examine its parts in detail; to evaluate it is to reach a judgment about its value, quality, or significance. Analysis often comes first and supplies the evidence on which an evaluation is based.
What is the noun form of evaluate?
The noun is evaluation, meaning the act of judging value or quality, or the judgment itself. A person who evaluates is an evaluator.