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evaluate

/ɪˈvaljʊeɪt/ verb

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about evaluate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of.
    I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
  2. Form a critical opinion of.
    I cannot judge some works of modern art

Origin

Back-formation from evaluation.

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