evaluate (ɪˈvæljʊˌeɪt
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Definitions
verb (tr)
- to ascertain or set the amount or value of
- to judge or assess the worth of; appraise
- mathematics logic to determine the unique member of the range of a function corresponding to a given member of its domain
Alternative Forms
eˌvaluˈation noun eˈvaluˌator nounWord Origin
C19: back formation from evaluation, from French, from evaluer to evaluate; see valueUsage examples
He was only truly happy when he worked alone; then the planning and the risks were solely his to evaluate.
, A Song at Twilight (1989)He says around a third of cases where the technique has been used to evaluate drug levels involve fatal workplace accidents.
New Scientist (2004)ALCO should have requested a presentation on the strategy by the head trader so they could evaluate the activity themselves.
Irish Times (2002)SCIENTISTS are to evaluate the effect of spiritual healing on asthma sufferers.
Glasgow Herald (2002)Once we see ourselves realistically and without exaggerating our faults, we can begin to evaluate our potential and set achievable goals.
, Healthy By Nature (1994)