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==Etymology==
from French évaluation, from Middle French evaluacion, from esvaluer to evaluate, from e- + value [[value]]
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Century 1842]
==Definitions==
*1 : to determine or fix the [[value]] of
*2 : to determine the significance, [[worth]], or condition of usually by careful appraisal and [[study]]
==Description==
'''Evaluation''' is systematic determination of merit, [[worth]], and significance of something or someone using [[criteria]] against a set of [[standards]]. Evaluation often is used to characterize and appraise subjects of interest in a wide range of [[human]] [[enterprises]], including [[the arts]], criminal [[justice]], foundations and non-profit [[organizations]], [[government]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care health care], and other human [[service]]s.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaluation]
[[Category: General Reference]]
==Etymology==
from French évaluation, from Middle French evaluacion, from esvaluer to evaluate, from e- + value [[value]]
*Date: [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/19th_Century 1842]
==Definitions==
*1 : to determine or fix the [[value]] of
*2 : to determine the significance, [[worth]], or condition of usually by careful appraisal and [[study]]
==Description==
'''Evaluation''' is systematic determination of merit, [[worth]], and significance of something or someone using [[criteria]] against a set of [[standards]]. Evaluation often is used to characterize and appraise subjects of interest in a wide range of [[human]] [[enterprises]], including [[the arts]], criminal [[justice]], foundations and non-profit [[organizations]], [[government]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_care health care], and other human [[service]]s.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaluation]
[[Category: General Reference]]
