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Definition of evaluation

evaluation

/ɪˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
e · val · u · a · tion
Adverb:evaluatively
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Plural:evaluations
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Adjective:evaluative
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evaluation Lexical Profile

evaluation Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of making a judgment about the amount, number, quality, or value of something; an assessment.

Example

"The manager scheduled an annual performance evaluation for every member of the department."

2

A comprehensive medical or psychological examination conducted to diagnose a condition or determine an appropriate course of treatment.

Example

"The physician recommended a thorough neurological evaluation to determine the cause of her recurring migraines."

3

The determination of the numerical value of a mathematical expression, function, or algebraic formula.

Example

"The software performs a rapid numerical evaluation of complex integral equations."

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• Rhymes for evaluation

• Nearby Words

evade
evader
evaluate
evaluation
evaluative
evaluator
evan

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French 'évaluation', a noun of action from 'évaluer' (to find the value of), ultimately derived from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong or worthy'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Evaluation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/evaluation
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