evaluation

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.

(computing, programming) Determination of the value of a variable or expression.

(mathematics) A completion of a mathematical operation; a valuation.

Roots

valeoval- · Latin · be strong, be worth

Synonyms for evaluation

assessmentn valuationn appraisaln ratingn assessingv appraisementn estimationn surveyn estimaten judgingn

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