evaluability
|e-val-u-a-bil-i-ty|
/ɪˌvæljəˈbɪlɪti/
(evaluate)
assess value
Etymology
'evaluability' originates from English, specifically formed from the verb 'evaluate' plus the suffix '-ability', where 'evaluate' comes via French 'évaluer' (from 'valeur'/'value') and the suffix '-ability' meant 'capacity' or 'fitness'.
'evaluate' developed from French 'évaluer' (modern French), which in turn is based on 'valeur'/'value' and ultimately from Latin 'valēre' meaning 'to be strong, to be worth'. The productive English suffix '-ability' comes from Latin '-abilitas' via Old French and Middle English, and was attached to 'evaluate' to form 'evaluability'.
Originally related to 'value' or 'to determine value', the verb 'evaluate' broadened to mean 'to assess or judge'. The derived noun 'evaluability' specifically came to mean the capacity or suitability of something to be evaluated in practice.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being able to be evaluated; suitability or capacity for evaluation or assessment.
Before the pilot started, the evaluability of the program was reviewed to ensure measurable outcomes.
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Last updated: 2025/09/26 12:45