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evaluation
A systematic examination and assessment of something in order to judge its value, quality, or effectiveness. The term is often used in scientific, business, or educational contexts.
Nach Abschluss des Projekts findet eine gründliche Evaluation der Ergebnisse statt.
After the project is completed, a thorough evaluation of the results takes place.
The noun 'Evaluation' (evaluation) belongs to the verb 'evaluieren' (to evaluate). The ending '-ation' is typical for nouns that describe a process or result and are often of Latin origin.
Wir müssen die neue Software erst gründlich evaluieren.
We first have to evaluate the new software thoroughly.
This word belongs to technical and academic language. You find it especially in scientific texts, management, and education. It is rarely used in normal everyday speech.
Die Evaluation des Seminars durch die Studierenden fiel positiv aus.
The evaluation of the seminar by the students was positive.
Common verbs used with 'Evaluation' (evaluation) are 'durchführen' (to carry out), 'vornehmen' (to perform), and 'erstellen' (to create). Typical adjectives are 'gründlich' (thorough), 'systematisch' (systematic), or 'regelmäßig' (regular).
Eine externe Firma wird die Evaluation durchführen.
An external company will carry out the evaluation.
exam / inspection
'die Prüfung' and 'die Evaluation' can both mean that something is examined and assessed. 'die Prüfung' mainly emphasizes checking: you look to see whether something is correct, works, or is safe. 'die Evaluation' puts more emphasis on assessing quality, usefulness, or impact, for example in the case of a project, course, or program. It often sounds more technical or specialized. Learners may confuse the words because both lead to a result. In everyday language, 'Prüfung' is usually simpler and more general; 'Evaluation' is especially appropriate for planned, systematic assessment.
Nach dem Kurs füllen alle Teilnehmer einen Fragebogen für die Evaluation aus.
After the course, all participants fill out a questionnaire for the evaluation.
Die Prüfung der Rechnung zeigt einen kleinen Fehler.
The inspection of the invoice reveals a small error.