■ verb
1》 form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
2》 Mathematics find a numerical expression or equivalent for (an equation, formula, or function).
Derivatives
evaluation noun
evaluative adjective
evaluator noun
Origin
C19: back-form. from earlier (C18) evaluation , from Fr. évaluer , from es- (from L. ex- ) 'out, from' + OFr. value 'value'.