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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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
Another study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin shed light on women’s tendency to internalize societal gender biases, leading to more critical self-assessments
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—Margie Warrell, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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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
Another study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin shed light on women’s tendency to internalize societal gender biases, leading to more critical self-assessments
CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.
—Margie Warrell, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
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“Self-assessment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-assessment. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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