as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
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Recent Examples of value judgment
These are value judgments about what cultural work demands and deserves.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 June 2024
Still, the patchy effectiveness of the older Perspective API serves as a reminder of the pitfalls of relying on AI to make value judgments about language.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
There are no value judgments to the word Propaganda.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 28 July 2023
Courtesy of Max In the first five episodes of season 2, Che finds themselves in the world of Hollywood and its meticulous value judgments.
—Justin Kirkland, ELLE, 13 July 2023
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 10 June 2024
Still, the patchy effectiveness of the older Perspective API serves as a reminder of the pitfalls of relying on AI to make value judgments about language.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
There are no value judgments to the word Propaganda.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 28 July 2023
Courtesy of Max In the first five episodes of season 2, Che finds themselves in the world of Hollywood and its meticulous value judgments.
—Justin Kirkland, ELLE, 13 July 2023
See all Example Sentences for value judgment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for value judgment
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Additionally, implementing clear protocols for identifying, documenting and escalating risks—such as detailed risk assessment frameworks and streamlined reporting channels—ensures no critical details are overlooked.Anushree Jain, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Use the energy assessment on smart meters or hire a professional for an energy assessment.Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Cynical appraisals of Prosecco’s ability to embody its terroir may highlight the masking effects of bubbles and high sugar levels, but this is unhelpfully reductive.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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The Bears have countered with appraisals ranging from $60 million to $71 million and categorizing the property as vacant residential land, which gets taxed at 10% of market value.Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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From 2017 through 2022, the team took on more than 4,100 cases and prevented an offender from killing the victim in all but one case, according to an evaluation of the team.Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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During this evaluation, you may be asked questions such as: What are your typical eating patterns and habits?Sarah Jividen, Health, 5 Dec. 2024
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The pressure to make a strong first impression, navigate unfamiliar settings or initiate meaningful conversations can create stress.Gina Riley, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The voice of the vampire was Hoult and Depp’s first impression of Skarsgård in character.Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
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Later that day, Venus joins Pluto, deepening conversations and potentially transforming your perception of a romantic connection.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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His comments are reflective of an emerging understanding that ascribes the party’s shortcomings to voters’ dissatisfaction with pocketbook issues and the perception among the electorate that Democratic priorities were misplaced.Noah Rothman, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
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October’s monthly and annual rates were both revised higher from their initial estimates.Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bonderman, who Forbes estimates was worth $7.4 billion at his death, began his career as a lawyer, and was the founding owner of the Seattle Kraken NHL team.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Value judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value%20judgment. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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