Definitions for evaluation
ɪˌvæl yuˈeɪ ʃəneval·u·a·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. evaluation, ratingnoun

   act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of

2. evaluation, valuation, ratingnoun

   an appraisal of the value of something

   "he set a high valuation on friendship"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 4 votes

1. evaluationnoun

   An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.

2. evaluationnoun

   A completion of a mathematical operation; a valuation.

3. evaluationnoun

   Determination of the value of a variable or expression.

4. Etymology: From évaluation.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Evaluation

   Evaluation is a systematic determination of a subject's merit, worth and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards. It can assist an organization, program, design, project or any other intervention or initiative to assess any aim, realisable concept/proposal, or any alternative, to help in decision-making; or to ascertain the degree of achievement or value in regard to the aim and objectives and results of any such action that has been completed. The primary purpose of evaluation, in addition to gaining insight into prior or existing initiatives, is to enable reflection and assist in the identification of future change.Evaluation is often used to characterize and appraise subjects of interest in a wide range of human enterprises, including the arts, criminal justice, foundations, non-profit organizations, government, health care, and other human services. It is long term and done at the end of a period of time.

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1. evaluation

   Evaluation is the process of systematically examining and assessing something, such as a program, policy, project, or performance, based on a set of criteria. It involves gathering data and making judgments about the subject's effectiveness, efficiency, quality, or success. The results of an evaluation are often used to inform future decision-making and improvement strategies.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Evaluationnoun

   valuation; appraisement

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. valuation, LL. evaluatio.]

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 3 votes

1. Evaluation

   Evaluation is a systematic determination of a subject's merit, worth and significance, using criteria governed by a set of standards. It can assist an organization to assess any aim, realisable concept/proposal, or any alternative, to help in decision-making; or to ascertain the degree of achievement or value in regard to the aim and objectives and results of any such action that has been completed. The primary purpose of evaluation, in addition to gaining insight into prior or existing initiatives, is to enable reflection and assist in the identification of future change. Evaluation is often used to characterize and appraise subjects of interest in a wide range of human enterprises, including the arts, criminal justice, foundations, non-profit organizations, government, health care, and other human services.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. evaluation

   In intelligence usage, appraisal of an item of information in terms of credibility, reliability, pertinence, and accuracy.

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1. evaluation

   To assess the performance of a person in a form of employment.

   The evaluation took into account the fact the employee completed so many roles efficiently and effectively.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 13, 2020  

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   evaluation

   To assess the performance of a policy, process, procedure, plan, project, scheme or budget.

   The budget evaluation report showed there was more money than they realized and it could not be moved to another location of the business.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 22, 2020  

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   evaluation

   To assess the performance.

   The evaluation was easy and simple.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 9, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Appraisal
   • Judgment

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'evaluation' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3475

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'evaluation' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4539

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'evaluation' in Nouns Frequency: #1385

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to say evaluation in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of evaluation in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of evaluation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of evaluation in a Sentence

1. Robert Fromm:

   This patient's symptoms and presentation aren't strongly suggestive of the Ebola disease, given his presentation, I would not be surprised if he actually was discharged back home following his additional evaluation.

2. Boeing Co:

   The purpose of the conspiracy was to defraud the FAA (Aircraft Evaluation Group) ... in order to bring about a financial gain to Boeing.

3. The FDA:

   A Priority Review designation will direct overall attention and resources to the evaluation of applications for drugs that, if approved, would be significant improvements in the safety or effectiveness of the treatment, diagnosis, or prevention of serious conditions when compared to standard applications.

4. TransCanada:

   We have undertaken a careful evaluation of the (U.S) Administration’s action as it relates to NAFTA and believe there has been a clear violation of NAFTA in these circumstances.

5. John Ratcliffe:

   And at the end of the day, wherever the outcome may be, as long as we know that the process was fair, the evaluation was fair, justice will be done.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=evaluation
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Evaluation
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaluation
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evaluation
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=evaluation
7. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=evaluation