critical appraisal

Frequency: 7.57.2 per million words

a careful judgment that identifies both the strengths and weaknesses

appraisalADJECTIVE + NOUN

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critical

Examples (10)

  • Students are taught to perform a critical appraisal of historical sources.
  • The journal requires a critical appraisal of existing literature in every submitted article.
  • Her latest book is a critical appraisal of the poet's early work, noting both its genius and its flaws.
  • The government commissioned an independent body to conduct a critical appraisal of the new healthcare policy.
  • Before acquiring the startup, the firm conducted a thorough critical appraisal of its assets and liabilities.
  • Engaging in a critical appraisal of one's own work is essential for personal growth.
  • The project manager's report offered a frank and critical appraisal of the team's performance.
  • Medical professionals must be skilled in the critical appraisal of clinical trial data.
  • The curator wrote a critical appraisal of the exhibition, praising its ambition while pointing out its weaknesses.
  • The lawyer's critical appraisal of the evidence revealed inconsistencies in the witness's testimony.