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- pronunciation:
- ih
vael
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
evaluates, evaluating, evaluated |
| definition 1: |
to determine the level, value, or worth of; appraise.
The researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of the drug.The jeweler who evaluated my pearl necklace was not very impressed.- synonyms:
- appraise, assess, valuate, value
- similar words:
- estimate, gauge, grade, judge, measure, price, rank, rate, weigh
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| definition 2: |
to study carefully and judge; assess.
They need time to evaluate the situation before making their decision.Teachers give tests to evaluate how much their students have learned.
- synonyms:
- appraise, assay, assess, gauge, judge, weigh
- similar words:
- adjudge, ascertain, criticize, estimate, study, test
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| related words: |
analyze, balance, consider, contemplate, deliberate, essay, examine, inspect, mark, monitor, proof, review, scope, score, screen, try, understand |
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| derivations: |
evaluative (adj.), evaluation (n.), evaluator (n.) |
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