evaluation — the process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The boss's evaluation of my cooking skills was brutal: 'Can you burn water too?'
- The medical evaluation showed that I'm allergic to Monday mornings.
- The company's evaluation process includes interviews and skill tests.
evaluation
NOUN[/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/]
the process of judging or calculating the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
The judges' evaluation determined the winner of the competition.
The evaluation of every applicant was completed before the hiring decision. (💎 Value + 📝 Result → Evaluation)
The evaluation was followed by careful calculation and joyful celebration.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'evaluare' meaning 'to determine the value of,' derived from 'e-' (out) and 'valere' (to be worth or strong). The suffix '-tion' converts the verb into a noun form.
Breakdown
e- (out) + valu- (be worth) + -ation (noun suffix) = evaluation
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The boss's evaluation of my cooking skills was brutal: 'Can you burn water too?'”
“The medical evaluation showed that I'm allergic to Monday mornings.”
“The company's evaluation process includes interviews and skill tests.”
“We need a thorough evaluation of the project's success.”
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