Evaluation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An assessment, such as an annual personnel performance review used as the basis for a salary increase or bonus, or a summary of a particular situation. A completion of a mathematical operation; a valuation. Determination of the value of a variable or expression.
Example sentence: We enter the government essentially in a hotel that is on fire. We're throwing people from the windows into the pool to save their lives and this is the evaluation of the Olympic diving committee: Well, the splash was too big.
Rating
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A position on a scaleAn evaluation of status, especially of financial statusA number, letter, or other mark that refers to the ability of something.A seaman in a warshipThe status of a seaman, corresponding to rank in officers.
Example sentence: Michigan is also the only industrial state that has a AAA credit rating.