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i-val-yoo-AYSHUN/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn/

An evaluation is a judgement of worth or success: an evaluation of the pilot; performance evaluation. Evaluate is already in the dictionary. Assessment is close (already in the dictionary); appraisal is often HR. Uncountable in evaluation research. Do not call a one-word “good” an evaluation. UK public services: process and outcome evaluation.

Meaning

A judgement of how good, useful, or successful something is.

Examples

• “The evaluation of the pilot scheme will be published in June.”
• “The evaluation of the pilot will be published in June.”
• “Self-evaluation in the portfolio must cite evidence, not only feelings.”

Good to know

an evaluation of; process / outcome evaluation. Verb: evaluate. Close: assessment. HR: appraisal. Needs criteria and evidence.

Near in meaning

assessment

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