as in assessments
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
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Recent Examples of value judgments
How language encodes value judgments Such logic sets off alarm bells for anyone familiar with the history of eugenics, a movement that began with the idea of improving America by making its people healthier and quickly evolved to make judgments about who is and is not fit to participate in society.
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Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for value judgments
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Gary Tam Cheuk-wai, assistant director of environmental protection, said AI applications allow environmental impact assessments to be more objective, scientific, transparent, and comprehensive.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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The agency has no record of land health assessments for an additional 35 million acres.—
Mark Olalde,
ProPublica,
12 Jan. 2026
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Fans will receive free verbal appraisals of up to two collectible items from experts with the country’s top auction houses and independent dealers.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
12 Jan. 2026
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The state has already given appraisals for the homes to each owner, offering fair-market value.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This annual survey of more than 1,300 global leaders and experts shows a fascinating divide in perceptions of short-term and longer-term risks.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Even if the new chair wants to lower rates, concerns about how this might affect perceptions of the Fed’s independence will increase other FOMC members’ resistance.—
Bill Dudley,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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But even that can be strategic, as in-person impressions that can completely alter the game are made.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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In other words, the new-look Nielsen has helped recapture a sufficient volume of impressions that 27 of the broadcasts that made the cut two years ago wouldn’t have been eligible for inclusion in today’s ranking.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Crews discovered a bridge joint was raised one inch and decided to close the bridge for cautionary purposes until further evaluations could be done, Bolon said at the time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nonetheless, Claustro still paid Do $306,000 for medical evaluations and reports performed after his suspension, according to court documents.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Just about 1% of people 13 and older across the country identify as transgender, according to estimates from the Williams Institute.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Per their estimates, there are at least 100 billion planets, but could be as many as one trillion.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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These feelings of inferiority were, at times, amplified at home.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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One way Amplified Minds helps people process their feelings is through free music and art therapy classes.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Value judgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value%20judgments. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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