Self-assessment
(noun)
An evaluation or appraisal of one's own abilities, skills, and achievements, often used for personal development or career advancement purposes.
Origin:
The word 'self-assessment' is a compound word made up of 'self' meaning one's own person and 'assessment' meaning evaluation or judgment.
Examples:
- She completed a self-assessment questionnaire as part of the job application process.
- The annual performance review included a self-assessment component, where employees were asked to evaluate their own work.
- He used the results of his self-assessment to identify areas where he needed to improve and set personal development goals.
- The teacher encouraged her students to do a self-assessment of their progress in the course.
- The self-assessment tool helped her reflect on her strengths and weaknesses and plan for future career goals.