評点|ひょうてんhyouten[0]heiban (flat)
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- noun(examination) comments and marks; rating
- Synonym評価ひょうかNeutralEveryday word for judging the worth or merit of something, or for rating it highly; far broader than 「評点」, which is the marks and comments given.
- Synonym点数てんすうNeutralThe numeric score or mark as a result; unlike 「評点」 it carries no sense of written comments.
- SynonymスコアCasualColloquial loanword for a score, mainly in games and sports, or a musical score; more competitive in flavor than 「評点」.
- Synonym格付けかくづけNeutralRating or ranking things by ability or nature, as in credit ratings; it leans toward ranking, unlike the marks of 「評点」.
- Synonym採点さいてんNeutralThe act of marking or scoring answers or work; 「評点」 is the marks and comments that result.
- RelatedグレードNeutralLoanword for a grade or quality tier of products and services; it is not the marks themselves, so it differs from 「評点」.
- Related等級とうきゅうWrittenWritten word for an ordered rank or class, as in stellar magnitude; it classifies rather than scores, unlike 「評点」.
- Related級きゅうNeutralCovers school years and ranks such as kyu in the martial arts; it is about ordering or levels, not the marks given, unlike 「評点」.
- Related鑑定かんていWrittenWritten word for expert appraisal of authenticity or value, as of art or antiques; more specialized and weighty than 「評点」.
- Related査定さていWrittenWritten word for assessing amounts after investigation, e.g. trade-in values or personnel reviews; leans toward money, unlike 「評点」.
- Related品定めしなさだめNeutralWeighing the merits of people or things, sometimes with a gossipy, critical edge; 「評点」 is the comments and marks given.
- Related評定ひょうていWrittenWritten word for determining value or grade; close to 「評点」 but leans toward the conclusion reached rather than the marks and comments.
For the comments and marks given on an exam or a piece of work, or for a rating, use 「評点」, as in 「評点をつける」; it has a written flavor. Use 「採点」 for the act of marking, 「点数」 or 「スコア」 for the score obtained, and 「評価」 for an overall evaluation.
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