evaluate

verb

i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt How to pronounce evaluate (audio)
Definition of evaluatenext
as in to assess
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding a trained assistant to evaluate the needs of the patients waiting to see the doctor

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How does the verb evaluate differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of evaluate are appraise, assess, estimate, rate, and value. While all these words mean "to judge something with respect to its worth or significance," evaluate suggests an attempt to determine relative or intrinsic worth in terms other than monetary.

evaluate a student's work

When could appraise be used to replace evaluate?

The synonyms appraise and evaluate are sometimes interchangeable, but appraise commonly implies the fixing by an expert of the monetary worth of a thing, but it may be used of any critical judgment.

having their house appraised

Where would assess be a reasonable alternative to evaluate?

The words assess and evaluate can be used in similar contexts, but assess implies a critical appraisal for the purpose of understanding or interpreting, or as a guide in taking action.

officials are trying to assess the damage

In what contexts can estimate take the place of evaluate?

The words estimate and evaluate are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, estimate implies a judgment, considered or casual, that precedes or takes the place of actual measuring or counting or testing out.

estimated the crowd at two hundred

How are the words rate and estimate related as synonyms of evaluate?

Rate adds to estimate the notion of placing a thing according to a scale of values.

a highly rated restaurant

How do value and appraise relate to one another, in the sense of evaluate?

Value equals appraise but without implying expertness of judgment.

a watercolor valued by the donor at $500

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Recent Examples of evaluate The new strategy calls for a working group to evaluate trends in pediatric mental health diagnosis and medication prescription. —Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2025 The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into tech companies with chatbots that can act as AI companions to evaluate their safety and impact on young people's health. —PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025 Gates said that Cloutier would be evaluated this week ahead of Thursday’s home game against Rockwall. —Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025 Danielson said Boomer won the competition at kicker through his fall camp performance, but the coaching staff will continue to evaluate the two players throughout the coming bye week. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for evaluate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluate
  1. assess
  2. estimate
  3. value
Verb
  • Asia-Pacific markets meanwhile rose overnight, as investors assessed August inflation data out of China.
    — Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Asked whether Marquette is considering expanding the unit's reach in the wake of the crash, university spokesperson Kevin Conway said its effectiveness and use is being assessed and discussed.
    — Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of assess
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  • Andrew Eccles/Disney Alix Earle has quickly become one of the most influential digital creators of her generation, with her net worth estimated between $6 million and $20 million.
    — Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
  • For those in the 22% tax bracket, having that amount forgiven would trigger a tax burden of more than $12,000, Kantrowitz estimated.
    — Annie Nova, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of estimate
Verb
  • Nikolas Kokovlis | Nurphoto | Getty Images Online lender Klarna priced its IPO at $40 per share on Tuesday, above its expected range, in a deal that values the Swedish company at about $15 billion.
    — Ryan Browne, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • So, clearly the Patriots value his role as a blocker in the run game.
    — Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
Definition of value

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