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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It's based on assessments given to students in the 2024-25 school year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Based on that data, internal company assessments suggest the 2035 timeline is feasible if the company maintains its current progress.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
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That’s because this number sets the baseline for future appraisals.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 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,
25 Feb. 2026
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That mismatch was illustrated in a 2024 study that found striking differences between teachers and parents’ perceptions of autism traits — things like having trouble interpreting body language or understanding social mores.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2026
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Trybal pairs elevated African cuisine with late-night programming and cultural storytelling designed to challenge perceptions of the continent while drawing new energy into the neighborhood.—
Patricia Kaowthumrong,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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The series is the perfect receptacle to hold all of Ullman's characters, impressions, and ruminations on British life.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Final impressions The 2026 Mazda CX-30 will not overwhelm you with brute force.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Rangers have dealt eight top 30 prospects, per MLB Pipeline’s evaluations, since last summer’s trade deadline.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Classification systems ensure fairness across a wide range of disabilities, requiring detailed medical assessments and sport-specific evaluations.—
Oksana Masters,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Every year, the data generated from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ survey of households is synced up with fuller estimates from the Census Bureau.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Earnings estimates will also need to be revised higher, as Broadcom forecast a better EBITDA margin than the Street was modeling coming into the print.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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But some of those feelings are shared by many within the building, after OpenAI struck a deal with the Pentagon on Friday to use its AI models in classified systems.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Experts say this is when adults should validate their feelings and address what's happening honestly while taking their ages and maturity levels into account.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Value judgments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/value%20judgments. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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