opinion-based evaluation

[əˈpɪn.jən beɪst ɪˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən]
nounpl: opinion-based evaluations
avaliação baseada em opinião
1. An assessment or judgment that relies primarily on subjective opinions, personal beliefs, or impressions rather than objective facts, measurable criteria, or empirical data
The teacher's opinion-based evaluation of the student's performance lacked concrete evidence and specific metrics.
A avaliação baseada em opinião do desempenho do aluno pela professora carecia de evidências concretas e métricas específicas.
2. A form of assessment that prioritizes subjective judgment over standardized testing or quantifiable measures
In performance reviews, an opinion-based evaluation can lead to bias and unfair treatment of employees.
Em avaliações de desempenho, uma avaliação baseada em opinião pode levar a preconceito e tratamento injusto dos funcionários.
In Brazilian educational and corporate environments, there is increasing concern about opinion-based evaluations due to their potential for discrimination and bias. Many institutions now favor objective, criterion-based assessments with clear rubrics and measurable outcomes. In the USA, standardized testing has been emphasized as an alternative to subjective evaluation, though this approach remains debated in educational policy circles.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
subjective assessmentsubjective evaluationjudgment-based assessmentimpressionistic evaluationqualitative assessment
Antonyms / Antônimos
objective evaluationdata-driven assessmentcriterion-based evaluationevidence-based evaluationquantitative assessment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaliação baseada em opinião
Standard usage in educational and professional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
avaliação por opinião
Common shortened form in informal contexts
São Paulo
avaliação subjetiva
Often preferred in corporate and academic settings
Portugal
avaliação baseada em parecer
Alternative phrasing using 'parecer' for opinion

Related Words

biassubjectivityassessmentevaluation criteriarubricstandardized testingmetrics

Related Idioms & Phrases

take with a grain of salt
in my opinion
matter of opinion
beauty is in the eye of the beholder
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