self-assessment
noun
self-as·sess·ment
ˌself-ə-ˈses-mənt 
-a-ˈses-
plural self-assessments
: the act or process of analyzing and evaluating oneself or one's actions : assessment of oneself
a questionable self-assessment
a self-assessment tool/test
"There are many factors in choosing a job or career and that's why self-assessment is important," she [Bernadette Walsh] says.—
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Economic uncertainty will only deepen that self-assessment of how life is going, which may be reflected not just in spending but also in workplace engagement and productivity.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
That’s according to the 2025 World Happiness Report, published Thursday, which ranks over 140 countries and regions based on residents’ self-assessments.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Now is the time to do a self-assessment of your own blind spots, as well as those of your team, that may be reducing your impact as a leader, as well as the productivity of your team.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Plus, misinformation remains a huge problem, with teens using TikTok to self-diagnose mental health conditions—a risky move that often leads to incorrect self-assessments.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025
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Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
That’s according to the 2025 World Happiness Report, published Thursday, which ranks over 140 countries and regions based on residents’ self-assessments.
—Peter Guo, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2025
Now is the time to do a self-assessment of your own blind spots, as well as those of your team, that may be reducing your impact as a leader, as well as the productivity of your team.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Plus, misinformation remains a huge problem, with teens using TikTok to self-diagnose mental health conditions—a risky move that often leads to incorrect self-assessments.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Self-assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-assessment. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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