Evaluate meaning

What does “evaluate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“evaluate” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of.

evaluate

verb

  1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

    “I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional”

    “access all the factors when taking a risk”

  2. form a critical opinion of

    “I cannot judge some works of modern art”

    “How do you evaluate this grant proposal?”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University