self-appraisal
noun
self-ap·prais·al
ˌself-ə-ˈprā-zəl 
plural self-appraisals
: an act or instance of evaluating one's own worth, significance, or status : appraisal of oneself
a positive self-appraisal
the process of self-appraisal
an employee self-appraisal form
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In some cases, employees benefit - especially where AI supports self-appraisals or helps managers assess contributions more objectively.
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Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Scores well in student services The board began the evaluation process in June when the superintendent delivered a self-appraisal of her first year to members behind closed doors, despite objections from some who pushed for the presentation to be held in public.
—Richard Chumney, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024
Overconfidence can impact not only generous self-appraisal but also financial regulation and accountancy misstatements.
—Nuala Walsh, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
For example, materialism is associated with negative self-appraisal including self-doubt, as well as risky health behaviors such as smoking and drinking alcohol.
—Talia Varley, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2024
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Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Scores well in student services The board began the evaluation process in June when the superintendent delivered a self-appraisal of her first year to members behind closed doors, despite objections from some who pushed for the presentation to be held in public.
—Richard Chumney, Connecticut Post, 1 Nov. 2024
Overconfidence can impact not only generous self-appraisal but also financial regulation and accountancy misstatements.
—Nuala Walsh, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
For example, materialism is associated with negative self-appraisal including self-doubt, as well as risky health behaviors such as smoking and drinking alcohol.
—Talia Varley, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Self-appraisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-appraisal. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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