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evaluate

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //iˈvæɫjuˌeɪt// UK //ɪvˈæljuːˌeɪt// eval·u·ate Academic General-service

v. to judge the quality, importance, or value of something after thinking about it carefully. You do this when you need to decide how good or useful a project or idea is.

v. to determine the significance, worth, or condition of something by careful appraisal and study. Often used in academic or professional contexts to describe the systematic assessment of data or performance.


SIMPLE

The teachers evaluate the students' work every month.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee needs to evaluate all the job applications before they start the interview process next week.

COMPLEX

Before implementing the new software across the entire corporation, the IT department must evaluate its compatibility with existing legacy systems to prevent potential data loss.

Synonyms
Origin

Back-formation from evaluation.

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object. It is frequently followed by a noun phrase or a 'how' clause.

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