Word
evaluate
Phoneticseval·u·ate
US/iˈvæɫjuˌeɪt/
UK/ɪvˈæljuːˌeɪt/
Definitions
01to assess or judge
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
v. to carefully judge the quality, importance, or value of something.
v. to determine the significance, worth, or condition of something by careful appraisal and study. Transitive — requires a direct object.
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“The committee needs to evaluate all the job applications before making a final decision.”
“The researchers spent several months evaluating the long-term impact of the new policy on local businesses before publishing their findings.”
Usage
Often used with adverbs like 'carefully', 'thoroughly', or 'objectively'.
02to calculate a value
C1 · Advanced Mathematics Technical
v. to find the numerical answer or result of a mathematical problem or computer command.
v. to calculate the numerical value of an expression or to execute a command to return a result. Can be used transitively for the action or intransitively for the result.
“You need to evaluate the expression inside the brackets first.”
“The software is designed to evaluate complex algorithms in real-time, providing immediate feedback to the engineering team.”
Usage
In computing, an expression is said to 'evaluate to' a specific value.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “evaluate” in context.
Verb
01. critically evaluate
“Students are encouraged to critically evaluate the sources they use for their essays.”
adv + verb
02. evaluate contribution
“The committee will evaluate the contribution of each team member to the final project.”
verb + noun
03. evaluate difference
“Researchers conducted a study to evaluate the difference between the two medical treatments.”
verb + noun
04. evaluate effect
“Scientists are working to evaluate the effect of the new drug on patient recovery times.”
verb + noun
05. evaluate effectiveness
“The school board will evaluate the effectiveness of the new teaching methods.”
verb + noun
06. evaluate hypothesis
“The students designed an experiment to evaluate their hypothesis about plant growth.”
verb + noun
07. evaluate impact
“The government needs to evaluate the impact of the new tax policy on small businesses.”
verb + noun
08. evaluate performance
“Managers meet annually with employees to evaluate their performance and set new goals.”
verb + noun
09. evaluate programme
“Independent experts were hired to evaluate the social welfare programme.”
verb + noun
10. evaluate quality
“The inspector visited the factory to evaluate the quality of the manufactured goods.”
verb + noun
11. evaluate the evidence
12. evaluated using
Real-World Examples
“It's about the ability to reason, evaluate evidence and make informed decisions in a complex, changing world.” “Such systems can evaluate multiple inputs at once while making decisions informed by previous experiences and future priorities.” “Learning, attention, and working memory were evaluated using the CogState test battery.” “The first is to evaluate levels of disease in a community.” Etymology
Back-formation from evaluation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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