Best Alternative Words for CRITICAL APPRAISAL
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| analysis | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole • the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations • a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed • the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father' • a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation • a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud | ||||||||
| assessment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth • an amount determined as payable • the market value set on assets • the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event | ||||||||
| critique | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) • a serious examination and judgment of something verb • appraise critically | ||||||||
| evaluation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of • an appraisal of the value of something | ||||||||
| examination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge • formal systematic questioning • a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) • the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned | ||||||||
| review | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a new appraisal or evaluation • an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) • a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment • (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data • a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians • a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art • a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion • (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court) • practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory • a formal or official examination verb • look at again; examine again • appraise critically • hold a review (of troops) • refresh one's memory • look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember | ||||||||
| scrutiny | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a prolonged intense look | ||||||||
| critical analysis | nounn | |||||||
noun • an appraisal based on careful analytical evaluation | ||||||||
