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

How to pronounce evaluation?

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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. Hassan Ibrahim:

   When he approached us, I actually did not put him through the physical evaluation process.

2. Missouri State University:

   Research is defined as: A systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation.

3. Michael Dougherty:

   We appeared in open court earlier today to talk about, with the court, the recent competency evaluation that came back in the case of the King Soopers shooter. In the second court order of competency evaluation, the doctor who is a widely-respected expert found the shooter to be incompetent to stand trial.

4. Nimrod Lemweli:

   What kind of evaluation are they going to carry out? If the houses were burned down and crops destroyed, how is it possible for them to fairly compensate us? I doubt it.

5. Shamgar Connors:

   OK, so this may be a crossroads that your, um, at your evaluation, because I don't – that's not – there's not going to be any exception to that. The science is pretty clear on the vaccine, and we have seen so many people die from COVID that we are requiring it.

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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