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evaluate

/ɨˈvaljʊeɪt/verb

To examine something carefully in order to judge its value, quality, or condition.

Example sentences

  • “The committee will evaluate each application before making a decision.”
  • “Doctors evaluated his condition every morning.”

A schoolroom and workplace staple: teachers evaluate essays, managers evaluate performance. Cooler and more methodical than 'judge'.

Synonyms for evaluate

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

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