English Words for "Assessment and Estimation"

to appraise

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to estimate or assess the value, quality, or performance of something or someone

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She appraised his artwork and offered constructive feedback on how to improve his technique.

The manager appraised her team members' performance during the quarterly review.

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to assess

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to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation

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assessment

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the act of judging or evaluating someone or something carefully based on specific standards or principles

to calculate

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to form an opinion by considering the information at hand

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cliffhanger

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an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense

What is a "cliffhanger"?

A cliffhanger is a storytelling technique used to create suspense or excitement by ending a scene, chapter, or episode at a crucial moment of tension or uncertainty. This unresolved ending leaves the audience eager to find out what happens next. For example, if a character is about to face a dangerous situation and the story ends abruptly, it is a cliffhanger. This technique keeps readers or viewers engaged and motivated to continue with the story to discover the outcome.

cold

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used in children's games to indicate that a player is far from locating a hidden item or guessing the correct answer

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primarily based on pure guess-work rather than definite knowledge

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an idea that is based on guesswork and not facts

to conjecture

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to form an idea or opinion about something with limited information or unclear evidence

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critique

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a detailed judgment of something, such as a work of art, a political idea, etc.

What is a "critique"?

A critique is a detailed analysis and evaluation of a work of art, political idea, or other subject. It involves examining various aspects of the subject, such as its effectiveness, impact, and underlying principles, and providing thoughtful opinions about its strengths and weaknesses. The goal of a critique is to offer a balanced view that helps others understand and appreciate the subject more deeply.

to critique

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to carefully examine something in a detailed manner

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educated guess

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a guess that is made according to one's experience or knowledge thus is more likely to be true

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to estimate

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to guess the value, number, quantity, size, etc. of something without exact calculation

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estimate

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a judgment or calculation of the size, extent, value, etc. of something without knowing the exact details or numbers

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