evaluation
noun/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/
Etymology From French évaluation. By surface analysis, evaluate + -ion.
1
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.
- The result of the semestral evaluation will go towards your final score.
2
Mathematics, Sciences A completion of a mathematical operation; a valuation.
3
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Programming, Sciences Determination of the value of a variable or expression.
- Derived terms
- bioevaluation, evaluational, function-evaluation routine, lazy evaluation, McCarthy evaluation, metaevaluation, minimal evaluation, misevaluation, nonevaluation, overevaluation, partial evaluation, program evaluation and review technique, program evaluation review technique, project evaluation and review technique, project evaluation review technique, re-evaluation, reevaluation, self-evaluation, short-circuit evaluation
- Related terms
- evaluate, revaluation, valuation