self-evaluate
verb
self-eval·u·ate
ˌself-i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt 
-yü-ˌāt
self-evaluated; self-evaluating; self-evaluates
: to evaluate oneself or one's actions, performance, etc.
… students are given the opportunity to self-evaluate their own work …—
Sam Roberson
Sam RobersonAsked to self-evaluate himself, Conner was quick to answer …—Jerry DiPaola
Jerry DiPaolaAsk what went wrong. This encourages kids to self-evaluate, says [parenting expert Judy] Arnall.—Susan Spicer
Susan Spicer… he and the staff did a lot of self-evaluating and research into ways they could improve the operation and serve more people.—Zachary Hansen
Zachary Hansen
self-evaluation
ˌself-i-ˌval-yə-ˈwā-shən
noun
-yü-ˈā-
plural self-evaluations
Accurate self-evaluation and the ability to take a step back and figure out why something worked or didn't work was important.
—Rob Biertempfel
Rob Biertempfel
Applicants for the Torch Award must perform a detailed self-evaluation to examine their decision-making processes and business practices.
—The Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Self-evaluations were collected and the teacher provided written feedback about the self-evaluations the following day.
—Michael P. Hewitt
Michael P. Hewitt
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Likewise, Trump’s demand for loyalty and his expansive use of executive power to enforce compliance and conformity across the government have eroded the administration’s ability to self-evaluate.
—Tong Zhao, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2025
Agree on objective metrics like quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, etc. that allow employees to self-evaluate progress rather than rely on constant oversight.
—Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Throughout the five-month training period, candidates are constantly assessed by the instructor team and are also expected to self-evaluate their performance by identifying key areas for their own improvement.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 July 2024
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Tong Zhao, Foreign Affairs, 2 May 2025
Agree on objective metrics like quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, etc. that allow employees to self-evaluate progress rather than rely on constant oversight.
—Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Throughout the five-month training period, candidates are constantly assessed by the instructor team and are also expected to self-evaluate their performance by identifying key areas for their own improvement.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 July 2024
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“Self-evaluate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-evaluate. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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