assessment, appraisal, estimation, judgment, analysis, review, rating, examination, inspection, audit, critique, valuation, consideration, measurement, survey, study, test, check, scrutiny, investigat... [more]
assess - evaluate - appraise - judge - consider - weigh - estimate - gauge - measure - analyze - review - scrutinize - examine - inspect - survey - audit - critique - rate - value - size up - think over - reflect on - deliberate - ponder - contemplate - reason - discern - decide - conclude - determine - infer - deduce - adjudicate - arbitrate - mediate - resolve - settle - balance - compare - contrast - interpret - understand - comprehend - grasp - perceive - recognize - appreciate
The act of making a well-informed, logical decision or conclusion after considering all relevant information and factors. This involves using critical thinking skills to weigh evidence, analyze situations, and determine the best course of action based on rational thought.