Synonyms for

Evaluate

Verb / ɪˈvælju:ˌeɪt / / i:ˈvælju:ˌeɪt / Another word for evaluate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something.

Synonyms & similar words

assess appraise valuate passjudgment judge measure value assess appraise estimate measure analyze judge calculate rate weigh consider examine inspect scan scrutinize verify check monitor review survey test

Synonyms by register

Formal

assess appraise gauge estimate

Informal

check out size up look over figure out

Literary

weigh reckon

Antonyms

disregard ignore neglect overlook dismiss condemn

Common collocations

  • evaluate performance
  • evaluate options
  • evaluate results
  • evaluate the situation
  • evaluate the impact
  • evaluate the evidence
  • evaluate proposals

Word family

noun evaluation
verb evaluate
adjective evaluative
adverb evaluatively

Usage note

Often used in academic or professional contexts to mean 'to judge the value or worth of something'. Be mindful of the context; 'evaluate' implies a more thorough process than simply 'looking at'.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher will evaluate our test scores to see if we need to study more.
  2. The company hired an expert to evaluate the value of the property.
  3. The doctor will evaluate your symptoms to determine the best treatment.
  4. It's important to evaluate the risks before making a decision.
  5. The coach will evaluate the players' skills during practice.

Quotes

  • We must evaluate our mistakes and learn from them.
  • The ability to evaluate and make decisions is a key skill in life.
  • To evaluate is to understand, to judge, to measure.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words