wertung

Wertung is a German noun derived from werten, meaning to value or assess. It denotes the act or result of evaluating, scoring, or appraising something. The term can refer to the process of evaluation as well as the outcome, such as a grade, a score, or a valuation.

In educational settings, Wertung commonly refers to the grade awarded for an examination or assignment. In competitions and sports, Wertung describes the scoring by judges and the resulting ranking. In arts and culture, jury Wertung reflects the evaluation of a performance or work by experts.

Beyond academia and competition, Wertung is used in business and finance to denote valuation of assets, inventories, or claims, often following a defined standard or methodology. In insurance, Wertung can refer to the appraisal of damage or the assessment of a claim. In legal or administrative contexts, the term may describe the evaluation of facts or evidence that informs a decision.

Distinctions with related terms: Wertung is related to Beurteilung (assessment) and Bewertung (valuation or appraisal), but Wertung emphasizes judgment and scoring, whereas Bewertung often focuses on monetary or quantitative estimation. The concept can appear in phrases such as Wertungskriterien (criteria for evaluation) or negative/positive Wertung in media or review contexts.

Historically, the word appears in German literature and official language from early modern times and remains common in everyday, educational, and institutional usage.