as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
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Recent Examples of value judgment
At its core, this debate is a value judgment about what belongs in a basic high school education.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The department insists this is not a value judgment.
—David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
And Kennedy’s answer fails to recognize the degree to which his own theory inevitably entails applying subjective value judgments to broad phrases.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2025
How language encodes value judgments Such logic sets off alarm bells for anyone familiar with the history of eugenics, a movement that began with the idea of improving America by making its people healthier and quickly evolved to make judgments about who is and is not fit to participate in society.
—Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The department insists this is not a value judgment.
—David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
And Kennedy’s answer fails to recognize the degree to which his own theory inevitably entails applying subjective value judgments to broad phrases.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2025
How language encodes value judgments Such logic sets off alarm bells for anyone familiar with the history of eugenics, a movement that began with the idea of improving America by making its people healthier and quickly evolved to make judgments about who is and is not fit to participate in society.
—Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value judgment
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When a team drafted some linebacker from Appalachian State in the fifth round, Kiper could offer a torrent of assessment.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The study’s scope includes an optional component — triggered only if the initial assessment warrants it — that would produce a conceptual design and site plan for a potential eastern substation, including cost estimates.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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At the time, commissioners cited concerns tied to the county’s controversial $42 million purchase of an office building, including allegations that an appraisal valuing the building significantly lower than the purchase price was not properly disclosed during the financing approval process.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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But donations in kind trigger special rules, including about appraisals.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The optics—underclad, mostly Black young men having their hands and limbs measured to the eighth of an inch, then paraded for physical evaluation—have reliably drawn comparisons to slave markets.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Patients with significant hearing loss may still need hearing evaluations, custom fittings, and adjustments from licensed providers.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Thoughtful touches, like gifting departing guests with delicate shell necklaces, make a lasting impression.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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In his Lipton impression, Ferrell stared down his celebrity guests while asking them intense and pretentious questions.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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The folks over at Blur Busters have extensively documented research showing that refresh rates of 1,000 Hz (and up) can reduce human perception of motion blur and flickering.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2026
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The findings reveal that bats possess the intelligence to actively manipulate the physical properties of their acoustic environment to enhance perception, rather than just forcing the brain to work harder.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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However, Bundibugyo has a lower death rate in recent outbreaks, at around 32% in a 2007 Uganda outbreak, and at about 34% in Congo's 2012 outbreak, according to CDC estimates.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The estimate assumes the emission of one ton of carbon dioxide for every 28 grams of gold mined.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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“Value judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value%20judgment. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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