Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

evaluation

/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.21 in modern English

Syllables
eval-u-a-tion
IPA
/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/
13
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

A completion of a mathematical operation; a valuation.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Determination of the value of a variable or expression.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From French évaluation. By surface analysis, evaluate + -ion.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

evaluations (plural)

Derived Forms

bioevaluation evaluational metaevaluation misevaluation nonevaluation overevaluation reevaluation

Phrases

function-evaluation routine lazy evaluation McCarthy evaluation minimal evaluation partial evaluation program evaluation and review technique program evaluation review technique project evaluation and review technique

Frequently Paired Words

evaluate revaluation valuation

Synonyms

appraisal rating valuation

Rhymes With

information education situation population station association administration operation organization nation location application

Questions

How do you pronounce evaluation?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/.
What does evaluation mean?
An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation.
Where does evaluation come from?
It is traced to French.

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