1. form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess: "when you evaluate any hammer, look for precision machining"
▪ find a numerical expression or equivalent for (an equation, formula, or function).
Word Originmid 19th century (earlier (mid 18th century) as evaluation): from French évaluer, from es- (from Latin ex-) ‘out, from’ + Old French value ‘value’.