Verbs for Evaluation · Verbs: Verbs Of Managing Information And Objects

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

"Test the engine."

"Before approving the design, the engineers will thoroughly test the new aircraft's safety features."

to test something by doing or using it to find out if it is suitable, useful, good, etc.

"I will try the food."

"Before ordering a large portion, he decided to try a small sample of the spicy curry."

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

"Let's try out."

"Before buying the expensive equipment, the company decided to try out a sample unit to assess its performance."

to do a scientific test on something or someone in order to find out the results

"Let's experiment with this."

"The scientists decided to experiment on the new drug to test its effectiveness."

to examine something scientifically, typically to discover facts or evidence

"We must investigate this."

"The detectives will investigate the mysterious disappearance of the valuable artifact."

to look at something or someone carefully to find potential issues

"Please examine the report."

"The doctor will carefully examine the patient's condition for any anomalies."

to carefully examine something to verify its quality, accuracy, or condition

"Please look into it."

"The manager asked me to look into the customer's complaint about the service."

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

"Scan the document into your computer."

"The security guard asked me to scan my bag before entering the building to make sure I was not carrying any dangerous items."

an investigation using a flexible tool to examine a wound or body cavity

"The probe was inserted."

"The surgeon used a specialized probe to examine the internal injury."

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

"We survey the room."

"The detective will survey the crime scene meticulously for any overlooked clues."

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

"She goes over her notes again."

"Let us go over the presentation one more time to make sure there are no mistakes or typos."

to examine something closely and analyze it in order to understand its essential features or meaning

"I will study this."

"She decided to study the ancient manuscript to understand its historical significance."

to carefully examine something to find problems, mistakes, or make sure that it is satisfactory

"Check your work."

"Before submitting the report, please check all the figures for accuracy."

to closely examine to see if someone is suitable or something is true

"Let's check out."

"We need to check out the new restaurant downtown to see if it's worth the hype."

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

"Inspectors inspect the factory for safety violations."

"The health inspector will inspect the restaurant's kitchen to ensure that it meets all safety and cleanliness standards."

to take a small portion or specimen of something for examination, testing, or as a representation of a larger whole

"You can sample the cheese before buying."

"The customers were invited to sample several different kinds of cheese before deciding which one they wanted to buy from the store."

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

"They will audit."

"The independent firm was hired to audit the company's financial statements thoroughly."

to investigate further based on information or suggestions provided by someone

"The doctor follows up with phone calls."

"The doctor will follow up with the patient next week to see how she is responding to the new medication."

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

"The manager will evaluate employee performance."

"The manager will evaluate each employee's performance annually to determine promotions and salary increases fairly."

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

"Do not judge people by appearance."

"It is unfair to judge someone solely based on their appearance without knowing their personality or background."

to judge the value or importance of something

"Rate this book."

"We should carefully rate the performance of each team member to ensure fair evaluation."

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

"She ranks first in her class."

"The university ranks among the top ten in the country for its engineering and computer science programs."

to give a score or rank to something based on its quality or performance

"He will grade it."

"The teacher will grade the essays based on coherence and originality of thought."

to determine if someone or something meets the necessary requirements or standards

"Does it qualify?"

"You must qualify for the advanced course by passing the prerequisite examination."

to make someone or something not fit or suitable for a particular position or activity

"They disqualify the bad player."

"They decided to disqualify the runner for starting before the official signal was given."

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

"Appraise the item."

"The antique dealer will appraise the rare vase to determine its market value."

to roughly estimate quantities or time

"Gauge the depth of the water carefully."

"It is difficult to gauge the true extent of the damage until the flood waters completely recede from the affected areas."