evaluate
/ɪˈvaljʊeɪt/
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Also seen as: evaluates · evaluating · evaluated
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise.
Verb
Examples
It will take several years to evaluate the material gathered in the survey.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To compute or determine the value of (an expression).
Verb
Examples
Evaluate this integral.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “evaluate” mean?
To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise.
Is “evaluate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.