evaluation
noun
eval·u·a·tion
i-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən 
-yü-ˈā-
plural evaluations
: the act or result of evaluating
a situation that requires careful evaluation
: determination of the value, nature, character, or quality of something or someone
What's your evaluation of her writing ability?
a patient undergoing psychiatric evaluation
The CIA described my evaluation of the situation as "sound, perceptive and very much in line with our own."—
Robert S. McNamara
Robert S. McNamaraOnly 24 states require any kind of testing or evaluation for homeschooled students …—Andrew J. Rotherham
Andrew J. RotherhamAs part of a standard evaluation, patients are given a series of tests …—Jerome Groopman
Jerome GroopmanExamples of evaluation in a Sentence
what's your evaluation of her writing ability?
the evaluation of the defendant's mental condition was conducted by a team of psychiatrists
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Our findings are based on a thorough evaluation of Snap’s financial health and operational performance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
By far, the happiest man in baseball right now is Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg, who is already looking at making at least a $1.5 billion profit according to the latest Forbes evaluations when he is expected to sell the team sometime in the coming months.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
Jacob Jones, the district’s conservation and sprinkler evaluation specialist, will discuss the benefits and basics of turf-removal rebate projects and converting to a low-water landscape.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Early in his career, a supervisor noted in an evaluation that Sohn needed to better control himself, including during pursuits.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
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Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
By far, the happiest man in baseball right now is Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg, who is already looking at making at least a $1.5 billion profit according to the latest Forbes evaluations when he is expected to sell the team sometime in the coming months.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
Jacob Jones, the district’s conservation and sprinkler evaluation specialist, will discuss the benefits and basics of turf-removal rebate projects and converting to a low-water landscape.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Early in his career, a supervisor noted in an evaluation that Sohn needed to better control himself, including during pursuits.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for evaluation
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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaluation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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