as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
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Recent Examples of value judgment
Acknowledging that no perfect version of Earth exists—that extinction is as normal as any other evolutionary process, that the evolutionary-selection pressures humans are putting on the planet are as natural as the ones plants created in the Late Devonian—frees us to cop to those value judgments.
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Leigh Phillips, The Atlantic, 9 July 2024
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
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Leigh Phillips, The Atlantic, 9 July 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value judgment
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Related Articles This partnership marks the first time guests will be able to receive scalp assessments and personalized hair product recommendations at Czech’s eponymous clinics, known for her custom facials, massages and other treatments.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
4 Feb. 2025
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The new images, taken from the Airbus Defense and Space satellite images, come just weeks after state broadcaster Korean Central Television released photos confirming assessments the Kim regime has been constructing its largest-ever warship at the port.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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The bank will start the underwriting process, which will include an appraisal on the home and a title search.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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Krulik said applicants send in images of items for appraisal and get a ticket, but in-person viewing is necessary to determine if an artwork isn’t a reproduction or an oleograph, a print textured to resemble an oil painting.—
Karen K. Ho,
ARTnews.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Officials said the pilot was safe and taken to Bassett Army Hospital for further evaluation.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Carolina Panthers are in the middle of the evaluation phase of the NFL draft process.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2025
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The impression of Breillat created by her films is that of a person who is unafraid of—who perhaps even delights in—confrontation.—
Victoria Uren,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Throughout much of history, these elusive bears left little impression on Chinese literature and art, let alone holding any cultural significance like the dragon, the tiger or the crane.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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After many years of partisan politics, increasingly divisive language, finger-pointing and inflammatory speech have contributed to an environment of fear and uncertainty, affecting not just political dynamics but also the priorities and perceptions of young people.—
Yalda T. Uhls,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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However, Nvidia’s valuation fluctuated as market sentiment adjusted to new competitive pressures and perceptions of demand sustainability.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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Net revenue estimates are between $1.7 billion and $1.8 billion.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2025
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With a total estimate of between $16 million and $22 million, it is expected to exceed $20 million.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Value judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value%20judgment. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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