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evaluate

Pronunciation: /ɪˈvaljʊeɪt/

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Definition of evaluate

verb

[with object]

1form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess:the study will assist in evaluating the impact of recent changes [with clause]:a system for evaluating how well the firm is performing

2 Mathematics find a numerical expression or equivalent for (an equation, formula, or function): substitute numbers in a simple formula and evaluate the answer

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evaluative
evaluator

Origin:

mid 19th century (earlier (mid 18th century) as evaluation): from French évaluer, from es- (from Latin ex-) 'out, from' + Old French value 'value'

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