English · Common Verbs
evaluate
/ɪˈvæljueɪt/
[/ɪˈvæljueɪt/]
judge the value of
Advancedverb
Definition
To judge how good, useful, or successful something is.
Example
Teachers evaluate each essay carefully before giving the students their final grades.
Teachers evaluate each essay carefully before giving the students their final grades.
Etymology
From French 'évaluer', from 'é-' and 'value', ultimately from Latin 'valere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in education, business, and research assessments.