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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
qualitative assessmentssubjective evaluationsdescriptive judgmentsnon-quantitative appraisalsimpressionistic evaluations
Antonyms / Antônimos
numerical judgmentsquantitative assessmentsstatistical evaluationsmeasurable judgments

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
julgamentos não-numéricos
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
julgamentos não-numéricos
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in European academic settings
USA
non-numerical judgments
Common in education, psychology, and organizational management literature

Related Words

qualitative analysissubjective assessmentevaluation criteriaappraisal methodsjudgment biasexpert opinion

Related Idioms & Phrases

to make a judgment call
to go with your gut
to rely on experience rather than data
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