evaluation
noun/ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #3,163 most common English word
Meaning
The act of judging the quality, value, or importance of something.
Example sentence
The teacher's evaluation of the essay helped the student improve their writing skills.
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