evaluation
gb/ɪvˌæljuˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪvˌæljuˈeɪʃən/
B1
English
~ 2800
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
action
1
assessment of quality or value
The act of looking at something carefully to decide how good, useful, or important it is.
Usage pattern:
an evaluation of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evaluation' with 'value'; 'value' means worth, while 'evaluation' is the process of judging worth.
Synonyms
assessment (Very close in meaning; often interchangeable, but 'assessment' can also refer to measuring progress without a final judgment.)
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appraisal ('Appraisal' is often used in business or property contexts for judging value.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to examine or judge something at all.)
Collocations
performance evaluation
|evaluation process
|evaluation report
|evaluation criteria
|evaluation form
Themes
business
|education
|science
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The teacher completed an evaluation of each student's project.
- We need a full evaluation before making any decisions.
- Her evaluation of the proposal was detailed and fair.
- The company conducts an annual evaluation of all employees.
- A medical evaluation is required before surgery.
Learner examples
- The teacher gave an evaluation of my work.
- We had an evaluation at the end of the course.
- The boss did an evaluation of my job.
- I wrote an evaluation of the new plan.
Noun
technical
B2
action
2
systematic performance analysis
A careful study done in science, business, or other fields to see how well something works.
Usage pattern:
conduct an evaluation of [a system/process]
Synonyms
analysis ('Analysis' focuses more on breaking down components; 'evaluation' includes judgment based on results.)
Antonyms
implementation (Carrying out a plan rather than studying its performance.)
Collocations
program evaluation
|data evaluation
|evaluation metrics
|evaluation framework
Themes
science
|business
|technology
Examples
- The research team conducted an evaluation of the new treatment method.
- Evaluation metrics help us understand the software's efficiency.
- Program evaluation showed significant improvements in outcomes.
Learner examples
- We did an evaluation of the machine.
- The company had an evaluation of the new system.
- The team made an evaluation after the test.
Grammar
Dictionary form
evaluation
IPA
GB/ɪvˌæljuˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪvˌæljuˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
eval - u - ation (3 syllables)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: evaluation
- Plural: evaluations
Word family
Forms
evaluations
noun
Core family
evaluate
verb B1
evaluator
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
devalue
verb
valueless
adjective
Expressions
evaluation criteria
1/ɪvˌæljuˈeɪʃən kɹaɪtˈɪɹiə/
fixed phrase
standards for judging something
The rules or points used to decide how good something is.
Examples
- We need clear evaluation criteria before we start grading the projects.
- The evaluation criteria include accuracy, creativity, and teamwork.
medical evaluation
1/mˈɛdɪkəl ɪvˌæljuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
professional health check by doctor
When a doctor looks at your health to find out if you are sick or healthy.
Examples
- He went for a medical evaluation after feeling dizzy.
- A medical evaluation is required before joining the sports team.
performance evaluation
1/pɚfˈɔɹməns ɪvˌæljuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal review of work performance
A meeting or report where a boss talks about how well someone is doing their job.
Examples
- My annual performance evaluation is next week.
- The performance evaluation showed that she exceeded expectations.