external evaluation; third-party evaluation; external review
Used in business, education, and organizational contexts for assessment by an outside party, such as an audit, accreditation, or peer review.
This project is scheduled to undergo an external evaluation.
We compiled the results of the external review into a report.
内部評価 is an internal evaluation conducted by the organization itself, while 外部評価 is performed by an outside party.
第三者評価 specifically emphasizes evaluation by a neutral third party, often used in social welfare or certification contexts, whereas 外部評価 is a broader term for any external assessment.
Compound of 外部 (outside, external) and 評価 (evaluation, assessment).