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We evaluated both designs using our list of requirements.
What does Evaluate mean?
Evaluate means use evidence or criteria to judge something or find its value.
Dictionary definition
Evaluate means judge the quality, value, importance, condition, or effectiveness of something after considering evidence or criteria. In mathematics, it can mean calculate the value of an expression or function.
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Evaluate in a sentence
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The coach evaluates each player's progress during practice.
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Before sharing the article, evaluate whether its claims are supported by reliable evidence.
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The mechanic evaluated the bicycle's condition before suggesting repairs.
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Evaluate the expression when x equals four.
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Practice 1
What does evaluate mean in “Evaluate each source before using it”?
Evaluation uses relevant standards and evidence to make a reasoned judgment.
Practice 2
Which action best evaluates a bridge design?
The action uses clear criteria to judge how well the design meets its goal.
Practice 3
What does evaluate mean in mathematics?
In mathematics, evaluate often means calculate a value for given inputs.
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WordEvaluate.
Partverb.
MeaningEvaluate means use evidence or criteria to judge something or find its value.
ExampleExample: We evaluated both designs using our list of requirements.
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- Syllables
- ih · val · yoo · ayt
- Strongest beat
- val
- Ending
- ayt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on val.
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Synonyms
Words like Evaluate
assessClose when evaluate means judge condition, quality, needs, or risk to guide a decision.
appraiseClose when an expert evaluates value, especially monetary value, though it can also mean careful judgment.
judgeClose for forming an opinion about quality or worth, but evaluate more strongly suggests careful criteria or study.
rateClose when evaluation places something on a scale or assigns a score.
Antonym review
Does Evaluate have an opposite?
Evaluate has judgment, appraisal, condition, and mathematical senses, so it has no single precise opposite. Guessing without evidence contrasts with careful evaluation but is not a direct antonym.
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Word family
Evaluate word family
Base word
evaluate
verb
evaluated
Past-tense and past-participle form of evaluate.
verb
evaluating
The -ing form of evaluate.
noun
evaluation
A careful judgment of quality, value, condition, or effectiveness.
noun
evaluator
A person or system that evaluates something.
adjective
evaluative
Involving or expressing a judgment about value or quality.
verb
reevaluate
To evaluate again, often because new evidence is available.
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Hint for students
Find the criteria or question being used, examine the evidence, and then decide how good, valuable, effective, or accurate something is.
Common mix-up
Evaluate does not mean give a quick personal opinion. A strong evaluation explains the criteria and evidence behind the judgment.
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Students compare two solutions to the same classroom problem. They choose three criteria, score both solutions, and write one sentence explaining their evidence-based evaluation.
Teacher prompt
Compare “Analyze the evidence” with “Evaluate the argument.” What must a student do before making the final judgment?
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