assessment / evaluation
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assessment
The process or result of assessing a person, thing, or situation in order to form an opinion about its value or quality.
Nach meiner Beurteilung der Lage sollten wir sofort handeln.
In my assessment of the situation, we should act immediately.
The word 'Beurteilung' (assessment/evaluation) is derived from the verb 'beurteilen' (to assess/evaluate), which in turn goes back to 'das Urteil' (judgment). So a 'Beurteilung' is literally the result or process of coming to a judgment about something or someone.
Der Experte wird eine Beurteilung des Schadens vornehmen.
The expert will carry out an assessment of the damage.
What is being assessed very often appears in the genitive directly after 'Beurteilung' (assessment/evaluation). In spoken language, the preposition 'von' with the dative is sometimes used as well.
Die Beurteilung der aktuellen Marktlage ist schwierig.
The assessment of the current market situation is difficult.
When it is about a general assessment, the word is often used in fixed expressions. Typical examples are 'nach meiner Beurteilung' (in my assessment) or 'zu einer Beurteilung kommen' (to come to an assessment).
Nach Beurteilung aller Fakten haben wir uns dagegen entschieden.
After assessing all the facts, we decided against it.
In the context of work or school, 'Beurteilung' (evaluation) refers to a formal performance evaluation. Common combinations are 'eine positive/negative Beurteilung bekommen' (to get a positive/negative evaluation) or 'eine Beurteilung schreiben' (to write an evaluation).
Ihre letzte Beurteilung durch den Vorgesetzten war ausgezeichnet.
Her last evaluation by her supervisor was excellent.
criticism / review
'Kritik' and 'Beurteilung' both have to do with an opinion about a person, thing, or performance. 'Beurteilung' is more neutral and means an overall assessment, often also at school or work. It can be good, bad, or mixed. 'Kritik' puts stronger emphasis on negative points or on a detailed examination of mistakes. Learners may confuse the words because criticism can be part of an assessment. When someone evaluates a performance in general, 'Beurteilung' fits. When mainly weaknesses are mentioned, 'Kritik' fits better.
Am Montag bekommt er eine schriftliche Beurteilung von seiner Chefin.
On Monday, he receives a written evaluation from his boss.
Nach der Arbeit liest Paul die Kritik an seinem Entwurf.
After work, Paul reads the criticism of his draft.