evaluate — to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈvæljuˌeɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom evaluates my cooking like a food critic - she gives me two thumbs down every time!
- The teacher said she would evaluate our group project, but I think she just wants to see who actually did the work.
- The university will evaluate applications based on academic records and extracurricular activities.
evaluate
VERB[/ɪˈvæljuˌeɪt/]
to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something
The judges evaluated each performance before announcing the winner.
The company evaluated every applicant before making a hiring decision. (💎 Value + ⚖️ Judge → Evaluate)
The students evaluated their results, calculated their scores, and celebrated their success.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'évaluer', derived from Latin 'ex-' (out) and 'valere' (to be worth or strong), meaning to determine or assess the worth of something.
Breakdown
e- (out) + valu- (worth, value) + -ate (verb suffix) = evaluate
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“The manager evaluates employee performance annually.”
“We need to evaluate all options before making a decision.”
“Scientists evaluate data to reach conclusions.”
“The committee carefully evaluated each proposal.”
“Let me evaluate the situation before we proceed.”
📝Examples
“My mom evaluates my cooking like a food critic - she gives me two thumbs down every time!”
“The teacher said she would evaluate our group project, but I think she just wants to see who actually did the work.”
“The university will evaluate applications based on academic records and extracurricular activities.”
“Before investing in the company, experts evaluate its financial stability and growth potential.”
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