C1 to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something:
[ + question word ] We shall need to evaluate how the new material stands up to wear and tear.
More examples
- The effects of the drug on patients' behaviour is extremely difficult to evaluate.
- Her new book looks at how we can evaluate animal intelligence.
- In the study, ten major airlines were evaluated for on-time performance, baggage handling, fares, safety and customer service.
- This activity encourages students to evaluate different points of view and present their own conclusions.
- The magazine article evaluated ten different digital cameras and ranked them according to price and ease of use.
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