ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Evaluative

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈvæl.ju.ə.tɪv/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Evaluative is an adjective meaning Relating to the assignment of value to a person, thing, or event.

Meaning

Relating to the assignment of value to a person, thing, or event.

More Meanings

  1. Judgmental; tending to reduce a thing to a simple evaluation.

Example Sentences

The college's position has always been that the opinion of students and colleagues was an important part of the evaluative process leading to tenure decisions.

Synonyms for evaluative

Depending on context, synonyms include critical, appraising.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include appraising, critical, valuation, appraisal, assess, assessing.

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