evaluation
ih-val-yoo-AYSHN
Evaluation (noun) means a formal assessment of someone or something's quality or performance. Example: “Her annual evaluation praised her leadership skills.”
noun
1
A formal assessment of someone or something's quality or performance.
"Her annual evaluation praised her leadership skills."
"The report includes an evaluation of the risks involved."
"The teacher gave each pupil a written evaluation at the end of term."
2
(mathematics) The process of computing a value.
"Evaluation of the integral took several steps."
"Evaluation of the function at zero gives a result of one."
"The program speeds up the evaluation of long expressions."
How to use evaluation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA judgment made after careful assessment.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
performance evaluation
risk evaluation
undergo evaluation
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Word forms
- Plural
- evaluations
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Etymology
From French évaluation, built from evaluate + -ion.
Related words
Rhymes for evaluation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
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Frequently asked questions
What does “evaluation” mean?
The word “evaluation” means a formal assessment of someone or something's quality or performance. In plain terms, a judgment made after careful assessment.
How do you pronounce “evaluation”?
“Evaluation” is pronounced ih-val-yoo-AYSHN (/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “evaluation” in a sentence?
Here is “evaluation” used in a sentence: “Her annual evaluation praised her leadership skills.”
What part of speech is “evaluation”?
“Evaluation” is a noun.
Where does the word “evaluation” come from?
The word “evaluation” comes from French. From French évaluation, built from evaluate + -ion.
Is “evaluation” a common word?
“Evaluation” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “evaluation” have?
“Evaluation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a formal assessment of someone or something's quality or performance.
What is the difference between "evaluation" and "assessment"?
The two overlap, but "evaluation" tends to emphasise judging quality, worth, or effectiveness, while "assessment" often refers to measuring or gathering information. An evaluation typically ends with a conclusion or rating.
What is the difference between "evaluation" and "appraisal"?
Both mean a formal judgement of quality or performance. "Appraisal" is especially common for valuing property or reviewing an employee's work, while "evaluation" is broader and used across education, business, and research.
What preposition goes with "evaluation"?
Evaluation is usually followed by "of," as in "an evaluation of the project." You can also say "evaluation by" to name who carried it out, and "evaluation for" to name its purpose.
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