evaluate Meaning & Definition
What Does Evaluate Mean?
Evaluate is a verb that means To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise. It is also used to mean To compute or determine the value of (an expression).
Word Facts for Evaluate
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪˈvaljʊeɪt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | assess, appraise and value |
| Verb forms | evaluates, evaluating, evaluated |
Evaluate Definition (Verb)
- To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise.
It will take several years to evaluate the material gathered in the survey.
- To compute or determine the value of (an expression).
Evaluate this integral.
- To return or have a specific value.
Verb
- To draw conclusions from examining; to assess.
It will take several years to evaluate the material gathered in the survey.
Synonyms of Evaluate
Evaluate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Evaluate
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Evaluate in a Sentence
It will take several years to evaluate the material gathered in the survey.
Evaluate this integral.
Word Forms & Grammar
evaluate (third-person singular simple present evaluates, present participle evaluating, simple past and past participle evaluated)
Words That Rhyme With Evaluate
Origin of Evaluate
Back-formation from evaluation.
Evaluate Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of evaluate is //ɪˈvaljʊeɪt//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Evaluate: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is evaluate?
Evaluate is a verb.
What is another word for evaluate?
Close synonyms of evaluate are assess, appraise and value. See the full list of evaluate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of evaluate?
The past tense of evaluate is evaluated. The present participle is evaluating.