as in assessment
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
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Recent Examples of value judgment
At its core, this debate is a value judgment about what belongs in a basic high school education.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The department insists this is not a value judgment.
—David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
And Kennedy’s answer fails to recognize the degree to which his own theory inevitably entails applying subjective value judgments to broad phrases.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2025
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.
—Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The department insists this is not a value judgment.
—David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
And Kennedy’s answer fails to recognize the degree to which his own theory inevitably entails applying subjective value judgments to broad phrases.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2025
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.
—Megan Donelson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for value judgment
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Hired for four years at a salary of $440,000, Carvalho quickly adopted a strategic plan that included detailed, regular review of a school’s test scores — from both the annual state tests and periodic district assessments.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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After Iran played to a draw Sunday at SoFi Stadium, its second of the World Cup in as many matches, the team’s coach began his postmatch assessment by backing up six months.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
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SpaceX received a cautious appraisal from KeyBanc Capital Markets, which said the stock’s lofty valuation already reflects much of its long-term growth potential.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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But any changes would not help in the immediate future — the first round of design appraisals and cost estimates won't be finished until 2027.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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Marketing claims about smoothness, energy, and mood are starting points for evaluation, not endpoints.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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This focus allowed for a more consistent evaluation of firms with similar structures and obligations, providing insight into a distinct and increasingly influential part of the advisory landscape.—
Riley de León,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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But her main goal was not to do an impression.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Offensive and defensive lineman Joseph Medina from the class of 2028 has made quite a first impression on Hernandez.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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But beyond public perception, USCIS, the agency that processes petitions for employment authorizations, green card and citizenship applications, has been impacted by the early 2025 workforce cuts.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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With the country cash-strapped, the Arab Spring of 2011 set off a wave of mass migration into Europe, which coincided with the widespread perception that the extra numbers were placing further strains on already creaking resources of jobs, housing and healthcare.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
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That is half a percentage point less than its January estimate, as the Iran war takes its toll via higher energy prices, and underscores the scale of the challenge ahead.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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That's a decrease of $8-14 million from the previous estimates.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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“Value judgment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value%20judgment. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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