as in assessments
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
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Recent Examples of value judgments
In non-coding jobs, there are degrees of functionality informed by value judgments.
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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.
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Megan Donelson,
The Conversation,
25 Aug. 2025
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
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The board also approved a motion directing county agencies to continue health monitoring, environmental assessments, and community support efforts.
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Roborock’s donation will help fund blind soccer coaches, mobility training, physical therapies, and specialized assessments.
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Warnock touted the inclusion of his Appraisal Modernization Act, which would provide recourse for homeowners who believe their property appraisals are unfairly low.
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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.
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According to an insider with decades of dealings with the director, Spielberg is well aware of perceptions of his commercial cold streak and specifically set about to reverse course with Disclosure Day.
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To create its 10-point Solo Travel Risk Index, the company examined a range of factors that can shape the solo travel experience, including residents' perceptions of personal safety, healthcare quality and accessibility, peace and safety indices, environmental risks, and internet connectivity.
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The Sun, planet of self-expression, enters your sign, energizing your 1st House of Identity with vitality that boosts your confidence and creates a glow in first impressions.
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This is where customers formed their impressions.
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Full scale mockup evaluations continue, while interior production and engineering development progress, moving forward on the lifestyle at sea vision held by the lifelong yachtsman and owner, Scott Blum.
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During his arraignment June 5, a judge halted court proceedings and directed Gledhill’s case to a court that specializes in mental health evaluations.
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An economist that the city hired estimates that the tax increase will add $500 to $650 annually in taxes for the average family of four, despite the sales tax not being applied to groceries or medical supplies.
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Medi-Cal coverage of immigrants without legal status costs the state roughly $10 billion a year, according to California’s nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office, more than double the initial estimates.
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Pets can have a positive impact on our mood by reducing feelings of anxiety and sadness.
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And second, showing up alone can create some feelings of anxiety even for the most outgoing people.
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“Value judgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value%20judgments. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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