Evaluate
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Subjective Nature
Evaluating something can involve personal opinion, not just facts. Critics evaluate movies based on personal taste as well as technique.
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Objective Analysis
Sometimes 'evaluate' requires objective analysis, avoiding personal bias. To evaluate a research paper, judges must focus on the evidence.
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Process Involvement
Evaluation may be an ongoing process, not a one-time judgment. Evaluating her progress, the teacher noted improvements each month.