evaluate

Definitions


[ɪˈvaljʊeɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess
(e.g: the study will assist in evaluating the impact of recent changes)

- find a numerical expression or equivalent for (an equation, formula, or function)
(e.g: substitute numbers in a simple formula and evaluate the answer)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century (earlier (mid 18th century) as evaluation): from French évaluer, from es- (from Latin ex-) ‘out, from’ + Old French value ‘value’




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