non-numerical judgments
[non-ˈnü-mər-i-kəl ˈjəj-mənts]
nounpl: non-numerical judgments
julgamentos não-numéricos
1. Evaluations or assessments made without relying on quantitative data, numbers, or statistical measures; qualitative appraisals based on observation, experience, or subjective analysis
The committee relied on non-numerical judgments to assess the quality of the applicants' essays.
O comitê se baseou em julgamentos não-numéricos para avaliar a qualidade dos ensaios dos candidatos.
2. In academic or professional contexts, value assessments that prioritize qualitative factors such as experience, intuition, expertise, or descriptive analysis over quantifiable metrics
Non-numerical judgments about artistic merit often depend on the evaluator's background and perspective.
Julgamentos não-numéricos sobre mérito artístico frequentemente dependem da formação e perspectiva do avaliador.
This term is increasingly important in Brazilian and international academic discourse as institutions balance quantitative metrics with qualitative evaluation. In both Brazil and the USA, there is ongoing debate about the value of non-numerical judgments in hiring, academic assessment, and performance evaluation, with growing recognition that subjective evaluations can capture nuances that numbers cannot.
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