Definitions for evaluate



Overview of verb evaluate

The verb evaluate has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (18) measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value

(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. evaluate, pass judgment, judge

(form a critical opinion of; "I cannot judge some works of modern art"; "How do you evaluate this grant proposal?" "We shouldn't pass judgment on other people")

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