value judgment

as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something lexicographers do not make value judgments about words when deciding whether they should be entered in the dictionary

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Recent Examples of value judgment These are value judgments about what cultural work demands and deserves. 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 
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Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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  • Consumers increasingly look to peers for genuine product evaluations, with 99.9% of consumers reading reviews before making an online purchase.
    Jessica Hawthorne-Castro, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • According to court documents, Dali was ordered to reside in Philadelphia under GPS monitoring, undergo a mental health evaluation and surrender any travel documents.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Hailey Bieber’s new Rhode Barrier Butter seems to be making quite the impression, solidifying itself as a best-seller in her edited skin-care range (there are just five products, after all).
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
  • These recipes were often simple enough to save time for the main event but always delicious enough to leave a lasting impression.
    Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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  • Moving either to the right carried risk because the perception is that a left-footer looks too awkward and can be pressed easily, with opposition forwards forcing them to kick with their weaker foot.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The perception has changed drastically over the last few years, leading to generational players like Soto wanting to be a part of the action in Queens.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • October’s monthly and annual rates were both revised higher from their initial estimates.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
  • 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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