Verb: evaluate i'val-yoo,eyt
- Estimate or determine the nature, value, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
"We need to evaluate the impact of these changes";
- measure, valuate [N. Amer], assess, appraise, value, scope, apprise [Brit, archaic], apprize [archaic]
- Make a critical assessment or form an opinion about something or someone
"How do you evaluate this grant proposal?";
- pass judgment, judge
Derived forms: evaluated, evaluates, evaluating
Type of: cerebrate, cogitate, think
Encyclopedia: Evaluate