evaluate
Translation
to evaluate, to assess, to appraise
Examples
We need to evaluate the results.
We need to evaluate the results.
The teacher will evaluate your performance.
The teacher will evaluate your performance.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to judge the value or condition of (sth.) The committee will evaluate the proposal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assess, judge, appraise; Antonyms: ignore, neglect
Etymology
From French 'évaluer', from 'value'. It breaks down to 'e-' (out) + 'value', meaning to determine the value of something.
Memory Tips
Think of finding the 'value' in something. To e-VALU-ate is to figure out the VALUE.