evaluation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The act of judging the value, quality, importance, or seriousness of something.

Examples

• The evaluation of the program showed it was highly effective.

• We need to conduct a thorough evaluation of the risks involved.

• Her performance review was a fair evaluation of her contributions.

How to Use evaluation

evaluation of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what is being judged or assessed. — "The evaluation of the project's success is ongoing."

evaluation criteria (collocation)

The standards or principles used to judge something. — "The evaluation criteria for the scholarship are very strict."

Synonyms of evaluation

Words with a similar meaning to evaluation:

• assessment
• appraisal
• judgment
• estimation
• critique

Antonyms of evaluation

Words with the opposite meaning to evaluation:

• neglect
• ignorance

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