Verbs of Managing Information and Objects - Verbs for Evaluation

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to evaluation such as "test", "analyze", and "rate".

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Verbs of Managing Information and Objects
to test
to test [verb]

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

Ex: The doctor decided to test the patient 's blood to check for any abnormalities .
to try
to try [verb]

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

Ex: He tried sushi for the first time and found it delicious .
to try out
to try out [verb]

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

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to experiment
to experiment [verb]

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

Ex: The researchers experiment using advanced technology to study climate change .
to investigate
to investigate [verb]

to examine something scientifically, typically to discover facts or evidence

Ex: The government agency will investigate the safety of a new medication before approving it for public use .
to research
to research [verb]

to study a subject carefully and systematically to discover new facts or information about it

Ex: She researched various travel destinations before planning her vacation .
to examine
to examine [verb]

to look at something or someone carefully to find potential issues

Ex: The technician will examine the computer system to check for any issues .
to analyze
to analyze [verb]

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

Ex: The financial analyst will analyze the company 's quarterly reports to assess its performance .
to look into
to look into [verb]

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

Ex: The inspector looked into the building 's structural integrity to ensure its safety .
to scrutinize
to scrutinize [verb]

to examine something closely and carefully in order to find errors

Ex: Software specialists scrutinized the code to find any existing bugs .
to scan
to scan [verb]

to examine something or someone very carefully and thoroughly

Ex: The scientist will scan the images from the microscope to analyze the cellular structure .
probe
probe [noun]

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

Ex: The doctor used a probe to examine the ear canal .
to survey
to survey [verb]

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

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to go over
to go over [verb]

to thoroughly review, examine, or check something

Ex: It 's important to go over the terms and conditions before signing the contract .
to study
to study [verb]

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

Ex: The economist studies the market trends to predict future fluctuations .
to check
to check [verb]

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

Ex: The mechanic will check your car 's engine to find out why it 's making that strange noise .
to check out
to check out [verb]

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

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to inspect
to inspect [verb]

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

Ex: The building inspector will inspect the construction site to verify compliance with safety standards .
to sample
to sample [verb]

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

Ex: The quality control team will sample the products to ensure consistency .
to audit
to audit [verb]

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

Ex: The auditor will audit the company 's internal controls next week .
to vet
to vet [verb]

to carefully examine or assess something or someone

Ex: The immigration officer vetted travelers ' documents at the border .
to look through
to look through [verb]

to quickly read or examine something

Ex: I 'm going to look through my emails before starting my workday .
to look over
to look over [verb]

to examine or inspect something quickly

Ex: The mechanic is looking over the car to see what 's wrong with it .
to follow up
to follow up [verb]

to investigate further based on information or suggestions provided by someone

Ex: The detective decided to follow up on the witness 's testimony to gather additional evidence .
to evaluate
to evaluate [verb]

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

Ex: The manager evaluates employees ' productivity during performance reviews .
to assess
to assess [verb]

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

Ex: The therapist assesses the patient 's mental health to determine the best treatment plan .
to judge
to judge [verb]

to form a decision or opinion based on what one knows

Ex: They judge the safety of the neighborhood by observing its crime rate and infrastructure .
to rate
to rate [verb]

to judge the value or importance of something

Ex: The movie was rated poorly by critics .
to rank
to rank [verb]

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

Ex: He ranks the books on his shelf by their significance to him .
to grade
to grade [verb]

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

Ex: The manager grades the proposals submitted by vendors to choose the best one .
to qualify
to qualify [verb]

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

Ex: He qualifies applicants for the job based on their skills and experience .
to disqualify
to disqualify [verb]

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

Ex: Posting offensive comments online disqualified the celebrity from being considered for a family-friendly brand sponsorship .
to appraise
to appraise [verb]

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

Ex: He appraises the artwork to determine its authenticity and market value .
to gauge
to gauge [verb]

to roughly estimate quantities or time

Ex: He gauges the time it takes to complete a task based on previous similar projects .
Verbs of Managing Information and Objects
Verbs for Recording Information Verbs for Replication and Imitation Verbs for Dissemination Verbs for Collection and Storage
Verbs for Arrangement Verbs for Search and Discovery Verbs for Comparison and Contrast Verbs for Inclusion
Verbs for Quantity and Measurement Verbs for Evaluation Verbs for Verification