B2verbformalacademiceducation
US/ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt/
UK/ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt/
to think carefully about something and decide how good, useful or important it is
In context
Students should learn to evaluate information before sharing it online.
The ministry will evaluate the new textbooks at the end of the school year.
Each project was evaluated by a panel of three teachers.
Words that go with evaluate
verb + noun
- evaluate the effectivenessResearchers evaluated the effectiveness of online tutoring for rural pupils.
- evaluate the evidenceA good essay evaluates the evidence instead of just listing it.
- evaluate the impactThe study evaluates the impact of smartphones on sleep.
adverb + verb
- critically evaluateThe task asks you to critically evaluate two different theories.
- carefully evaluateYou should carefully evaluate both sides before giving your opinion.