evaluate

3 definitions • 6 examples

to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:

It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed.

[ + question word ] We shall need to evaluate how the new material stands up to wear and tear.

to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:

Doctors evaluate the patient’s condition.

[ + question word ] Have they evaluated what their next step is?

to judge the quality, importance, amount, or value of someone or something:

evaluate sb on sth Employees will be evaluated on their performance, attendance, and team skills.

evaluate sth's/sb's effectiveness/impact/performance The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the training programme.