self-evaluation
|self-e-val-u-a-tion|
B2
/ˌsɛlf ɪˌvæljʊˈeɪʃən/
self-assessment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'self-evaluation' originates from the combination of 'self,' meaning 'one's own,' and 'evaluation,' which comes from the Latin word 'valere,' meaning 'to be strong or worthy.'
Historical Evolution
'evaluation' changed from the Latin word 'valere' to the French word 'évaluer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'evaluation.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'evaluation' meant 'to assess worth or value,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of assessing one's own performance or abilities.
The teacher encouraged students to engage in self-evaluation to improve their learning.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41