self-assessment

noun

self-as·​sess·​ment ˌself-ə-ˈses-mənt How to pronounce self-assessment (audio)
-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.Peter McGuire

Examples of self-assessment in a Sentence

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There would be a clear benefit to this kind of candid self-assessment: This is going to be a seller’s market at the deadline, and the Mets can run it. Tim Britton, The Athletic, 11 July 2024 Encourage feedback loops through anonymous digital tools, enabling honest self-assessment and peer feedback. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Cyber Essentials certification itself is in the form of a self-assessment questionnaire, which is examined by a Cyber Essentials assessor. Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Conduct a thorough self-assessment to identify your key strengths, skills, and accomplishments. Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for self-assessment 

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of self-assessment was in 1899

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“Self-assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-assessment. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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