self-assessment
noun
self-as·sess·ment
ˌself-ə-ˈses-mənt 
-a-ˈses-
plural self-assessments
: the act or process of analyzing and evaluating oneself or one's actions : assessment of oneself
a questionable self-assessment
a self-assessment tool/test
"There are many factors in choosing a job or career and that's why self-assessment is important," she [Bernadette Walsh] says.—
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Each chapter blends narrative case studies with emotional intelligence training, self-assessments, and ready-to-use communication strategies.
—Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
This requires honest self-assessment, proactive new skill development, and marketing of your accomplishments.
—Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
In season two, The Sandman asked far more curious questions about the experience of life, its ups and downs and plateaus, through other characters and their self-assessments.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2025
Transformation depends to a great degree on a clear-eyed self-assessment of talent management practices.
—Tom Daly, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
This requires honest self-assessment, proactive new skill development, and marketing of your accomplishments.
—Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
In season two, The Sandman asked far more curious questions about the experience of life, its ups and downs and plateaus, through other characters and their self-assessments.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2025
Transformation depends to a great degree on a clear-eyed self-assessment of talent management practices.
—Tom Daly, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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“Self-assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-assessment. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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