Verbs for Evaluation

to take actions to check the quality, reliability, or performance of something

The mechanic tested the car's brakes to ensure they were functioning properly.

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy.

to test something new or different to see how good or effective it is

She wanted to try out the new restaurant in town.

a test done to prove the truthfulness of a hypothesis

The scientists conducted an experiment to test their new hypothesis.

to try to find the truth about a crime, accident, etc. by carefully examining its facts

The police were called to investigate the suspicious death.

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

Mark spent hours in the library doing research for his history paper.

to look at something or someone carefully to find potential issues

Be patient; the doctor will examine your eyes soon.

to examine or study something in detail in order to explain or understand it

The scientist needed to analyze the data to draw meaningful conclusions from the experiment.

to investigate or explore something in order to gather information or understand it better

The police are looking into the mysterious disappearance of the young woman.

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

Inspectors scrutinized the company's financial records to find any errors.

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

The auditor scans the financial records to detect any discrepancies.

to investigate or explore in depth in order to find out more information

The journalist probed into the company's finances to uncover any potential corruption.

to take a closer look at something, especially thoroughly in order to investigate

The inspector will survey the building to assess its structural integrity.

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

Please go over your essay for any grammatical errors before submitting it.

a deliberate and focused effort to gain knowledge or understanding about a specific topic

The study of literature allows students to explore different cultures and historical periods through written works.

to keep something bad under control in order to prevent deterioration or to slow down its spread or development

He wrapped a bandage tightly around his sprained ankle to check the swelling.

to leave a hotel after returning your room key and paying the bill

We'll check out tomorrow morning before our flight.

to carefully examine something to check its condition or make sure it meets standards

The mechanic will inspect the car to ensure it is safe to drive.

a small amount of a substance taken from a larger amount used for scientific analysis or therapeutic experiment

The lab technician collected a blood sample for analysis.

to perform an official examination or review of a company's financial records or accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance

The accountant audited the company's financial records to ensure compliance with tax regulations.

to carefully examine or assess something or someone

The hiring manager vets job applicants to ensure they meet the qualifications.

to quickly read or examine something

The librarian looked through the catalog to find the book I was requesting.

to examine or inspect something quickly

I'm going to look over your proposal before submitting it.

to investigate further based on information or suggestions provided by someone

After the seminar, I decided to follow up on the speaker's research and findings.

to calculate or judge the quality, value, significance, or effectiveness of something or someone

The teacher evaluates students' performance through tests and assignments.

to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

The manager assesses employees' performance during quarterly reviews.

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

She judges the quality of the book based on its plot and character development.

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

The crime rate in the city has decreased significantly over the past year.

to position someone or something on a scale based on importance, quality, etc.

The competition judges will rank the dancers based on their technique and performance.

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

I received an A grade on my English test because I studied hard.

to meet the needed requirements or conditions to be considered suitable for a particular role, status, benefit, etc.

She studied hard to qualify for the prestigious scholarship.

to officially take away someone's right to do something for violating a rule

The swimmer was disqualified from the race for a false start.

to carefully examine something and judge its value, often in terms of money or quality

The real estate agent will appraise the house to determine its market value.

to roughly estimate quantities or time

She gauges the amount of ingredients needed for the recipe based on experience.