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Evaluation

/ɪˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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  1. 1

    The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

    "The evaluation of the new teaching method will take a full year."

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The word 'evaluation' originates from the Latin 'evaluatio', which means 'to value' or 'to assess'. It evolved through Middle French in the 19th century, reflecting the growing importance of assessment in education and psychology.

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