English Explanatory Dictionary

evaluation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.
  2. A completion of a mathematical operation; a valuation.
  3. Determination of the value of a variable or expression.

Pronunciation

/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-evaluation.wav

Word forms

evaluation evaluations

Etymology

From French évaluation. By surface analysis, evaluate + -ion.

Related words

evaluate revaluation valuation

Derived words

bioevaluation evaluational function-evaluation routine lazy evaluation McCarthy evaluation metaevaluation minimal evaluation misevaluation nonevaluation overevaluation partial evaluation program evaluation and review technique program evaluation review technique project evaluation and review technique project evaluation review technique re-evaluation reevaluation self-evaluation short-circuit evaluation
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