to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed. 如不能对使用的研究方法有更多了解，就无法对其结果作出评价。

[ + question word ] We shall need to evaluate how the new material stands up to wear and tear. 我们需要对新材料的耐磨损度作出鉴定。