B2noun2K

Evaluation

UK /["/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn/"]/US /["/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn/"]/

Definition

the act of forming an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully

In simple words: A way to judge or decide how good something is.

Examples

  • an evaluation of the healthcare system
  • The technique is not widely practised and requires further evaluation.
  • The discussion includes a critical evaluation of the documentary sources.

Usage notes

Used in academic and professional contexts when assessing quality or effectiveness. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing feedback.

Grammar pattern

evaluation + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'value' in 'evaluation'—it's about finding the value of something.

Collocations

  • performance evaluation
  • program evaluation
  • self-evaluation
  • peer evaluation
  • evaluation criteria

Synonyms

  • assessment
  • appraisal
  • review
  • judgment
  • analysis

Antonyms

  • neglect
  • overlook

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'evaluation' vs 'evaluating' (using the wrong form).
  • Using 'evaluation' as a verb instead of a noun.
  • Mixing up 'evaluation' with 'assessment' (though related, they can have different scopes).