value judgments

noun

plural of value judgment
as in assessments
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something lexicographers do not make value judgments about words when deciding whether they should be entered in the dictionary

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Recent Examples of value judgments In non-coding jobs, there are degrees of functionality informed by value judgments. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for value judgments
  1. assessments
  2. appraisals
  3. perceptions
  4. impressions
  5. evaluations
  6. estimates
  7. feelings
Noun
  • Medical consultants and therapists provide cardio and nutritional assessments, deep-tissue massages, facials, and gynecological examinations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Over the next several weeks, Katalyst will perform checkout procedures for Link, including assessments of its propulsion, sensor, and navigation systems.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026
Definition of assessments
Noun
  • The mortgage process includes origination, application and underwriting fees, as well as charges for appraisals, title insurance, attorneys and other closing costs.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026
  • The company tied much of the decline to re-appraisals of certain farms.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of appraisals
Noun
  • But that doesn’t mean the bonds and awakenings that have been sown won’t grow in their own ways, whether in terms of enduring perceptions or travels to or from here to other nations or inspiring future leaders.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • By the same token, new information and messaging can help modify or entirely erase such limiting perceptions.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026
Definition of perceptions
Noun
  • Suiting up in the desert is the first step for Steinbach and Anderson to leave their impressions on the staff in game action.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • Almost two weeks before the release of The Odyssey on July 17, the social media embargo on the film has lifted, allowing critics to share impressions after an early screening.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of impressions
Noun
  • Teams have less information on them, and have to project further into the future on evaluations, compared to their college counterparts.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • The agreement also requires mental health evaluations and bars Welsch from contacting Demuth.
    — Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Definition of evaluations
Noun
  • By some estimates, 1 megawatt of electricity is enough to power about 250 homes.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
  • The global market could hit almost $10 trillion by 2030, according to estimates from the Global Wellness Institute, a nonprofit that monitors wellness economy trends.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of estimates
Noun
  • The Hawks continued the good feelings from their Summer League outings in Salt Lake City.
    — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
  • Ultimately, the reassurances about community resources and air quality failed to quell the fury inside the room as residents took the microphone during the Q&A section and repeatedly expressed feelings of betrayal and mistrust.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of feelings

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“Value judgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value%20judgments. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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