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/
Korean meaning: 평가하다, 판단하다, 가치를 매기다
Korean pronunciation: 이-밸-류-에이트 (강세: 밸)
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
Teacher evaluating student's test answers
Calculate to evaluate, then articulate with clarity!
🎤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.
🎵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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