# evaluation vs evolution

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### evaluation
*noun · IPA /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃn̩/ · frequency rank #5,034*
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.

### evolution
*noun · IPA /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ · frequency rank #3,560*
A change of position.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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