evaluate

verb B2 Neutral

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Meaning

To evaluate means to assess or judge the quality, importance, or value of something based on specific criteria.

💡 A common mistake is using "evaluate" in contexts where "assess" or "review" might be more appropriate.

Example Sentences

Can you evaluate the results before the meeting tomorrow ?

How do you evaluate the success of this project ?

The committee will evaluate the proposal before making a decision .

We need to evaluate the results before making a final decision .

Word in Context

Anna is preparing a short report about local recycling , and she gathers information from several websites and a community leaflet . Before she uses any facts , she takes time to evaluate each source to make sure it is reliable and up to date . She compares the statistics and writes down the most important points so her classmates can easily understand them . On Monday she will present the results and hopes the clear structure will help others make better choices at home .

Common Phrases

evaluate performance evaluate options evaluate results

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