value judgment

noun

: a judgment assigning a value (such as good or bad) to something

Synonyms of value judgment

• assessment
• appraisal
• evaluation
• impression
• perception
• estimate

Examples of value judgment in a Sentence

I am not making value judgments, I am simply presenting the facts.

lexicographers do not make value judgments about words when deciding whether they should be entered in the dictionary

Recent Examples on the Web

Many of the strongest initial applications are the dull, dirty, and dangerous tasks that go unfilled, contribute to injuries, and pull people away from higher-value judgment and exception handling. — Navin Chaddha, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

These are not value judgments on either of those profiles, but there is a loss of control. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

But both Singh and Oppenheim insist their film makes no intentional value judgments about Hansen or his show’s legacy. — David MacK, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

These are high-value judgments being made faster and with better information. — Andrew Antos, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for value judgment

• judgement
• misjudgment
• prejudgment

Kids Definition

value judgment

noun

: a judgment assigning a value (as good or bad) to something