self-assessment
Britishnoun
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an evaluation of one's own abilities and failings
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finance a system to enable taxpayers to assess their own tax liabilities
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, the company has expanded its Cash Plus offering, self-assessment app, and Opendoor Checkout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Herbert, however, gave a negative self-assessment — he threw an interception and lost the ball once on two fumbles.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2025
Despite this, Andrew says he was able to obtain the jabs from an online pharmacy, simply by completing a self-assessment.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
Toto Wolff, Hamilton's former team boss at Mercedes, was asked about Hamilton's downbeat self-assessment.
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025
Remember, self-assessment is only for your benefit to develop and grow as a person, and is not punitive.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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