What does evaluate mean?
Evaluate means (transitive) To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise..
Evaluate
/ɨˈvaljʊeɪt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To draw conclusions from examining; to assess; to appraise.
- (transitive, mathematics, computing) To compute or determine the value of (an expression).
- (intransitive, computing, mathematics) To return or have a specific value.
Example Sentences
It will take several years to evaluate the material gathered in the survey.
Death is a factor that changes all our views as we are forced to evaluate our worth and what ultimately matters in life.
Evaluate this integral.
Since element (15.1) evaluates to an element of the center in any alternative algebra, (15.1) has to evaluate to a scalar multiple of the identity element of the Cayley-Dickson algebra.
In one type of such an integral, the integrand is only the probability density function, and the integral evaluates to a probability, which of course is a scalar.
Synonyms for evaluate
Antonyms for evaluate
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Word Forms
- evaluates
- evaluating
- evaluated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for evaluate?
Common synonyms include weigh, assess, esteem, rate.
What is the opposite of evaluate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use evaluate in a sentence?
It will take several years to evaluate the material gathered in the survey.
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