evaluation
UK: ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən | US: ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən
n. the act of assessing or judging the quality, value, or importance of something
n. a formal assessment of performance, often in an academic or professional context
evaluation = e<out> + valu<worth> + ation<noun suffix>
- e (prefix): From Latin ex-, meaning "out" or "thoroughly."
- valu (root): From Latin valere, meaning "to be strong, have worth."
- ation (suffix): A noun-forming suffix indicating an action or process.
Etymology Origin:
The word evaluation traces back to Latin valere ("to be strong/worthy"), combined with the prefix e- (intensifying the action) and the suffix -ation (denoting the process). Originally tied to the idea of "drawing out worth," it evolved into its modern sense of systematic assessment, reflecting both qualitative and quantitative judgment.
The teacher’s evaluation of the student’s essay highlighted its clarity and depth.
Performance evaluations are conducted annually at this company.
The project’s success depends on a rigorous evaluation of risks.
Peer evaluation is a common practice in collaborative research.
The committee demanded an independent evaluation of the environmental impact.