1. to assess or judge something carefully and thoroughly, examining both strengths and weaknesses with a discerning eye
The committee evaluated critically all proposals before making a decision.
O comitê avaliou criticamente todas as propostas antes de tomar uma decisão.
2. to examine something in a skeptical or analytical manner, questioning its validity or merit
Students must learn to evaluate critically the sources they use in their research.
Os alunos devem aprender a avaliar criticamente as fontes que usam em suas pesquisas.