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cannot be judged as
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "cannot be judged as" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the evaluation or assessment of something, indicating that a particular judgment or classification is not applicable. Example: "The performance of the team cannot be judged as a failure, given the circumstances they faced."
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7 human-written examples
"Academics is tied to research and scholarly study, and there would be a serious weakening of the whole tempo of university life". Stern said that research proposals cannot be judged as easily as Reagan Administration officials would like.
News & Media
The presence of indels in Cyb and ND4 in Sylvio X10 leave only ND1, COI and COII in functional condition in all three maxicircles among the genes requiring no or minimal editing of their transcripts; the extensively edited genes cannot be judged as easily.
Science
From there it is easy to slip into thinking of science as a "discourse", whose claims make sense only within its own framework and so cannot be judged as any more true than those from a "discourse" based on different assumptions.
News & Media
However, the protection 3 and 8 will receive the information 'the fault occurs in the other line' from the opposite substation, the line L2 and L4 cannot be judged as fault line.
By definition these patients are still dependent on care and thus cannot be judged as being independent.
Science
"Although most of reported websites cannot be judged as illegal, we won't tolerate any websites containing child pornography if we find them," said Mr. Yoshikawa.
Formal & Business
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
53 human-written examples
After completing his time in Havana Zacchi was appointed president of the Vatican's 300-year old academy for aspiring diplomats: his record in dealing with the Cuban government cannot have been judged as bad.
News & Media
"This is unlike flamenco, which cannot be judged simply as 'music,' since it values certain qualities above others: rhythm over voice, feeling over technique.
News & Media
The main Wisden report stated: "Bosanquet's value with the ball cannot be judged from the averages, as on his bad days he is, as everyone knows, one of the most expensive of living bowlers.
Wiki
However, this role cannot be judged a priori as beneficial or detrimental, as it depends not only on soil conditions and seismic excitation, but also on the material and geometric characteristics of the landfill.
For a contig, whether its length is long or short and whether its depth is high or low cannot be judged by absolute values as the length of a contig depends on the value of k and the depth of a contig depends on the depths of neighboring contigs (contigs in the same component).
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "cannot be judged as" when you want to express that a definitive assessment or classification is not possible or appropriate, considering the available information or context.
Common error
Avoid using "cannot be judged as" when a clear evaluation is expected and possible. Instead, provide a direct assessment or explain the criteria used for evaluation.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "cannot be judged as" functions as a passive construction used to express the inability or inappropriateness of evaluating something in a specific way. Ludwig's examples show it qualifying nouns like "research proposals", "websites", and "relationships".
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
42%
Formal & Business
16%
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "cannot be judged as" is a passive construction that indicates an inability or inappropriateness of making a certain assessment. As Ludwig AI points out, this phrase is grammatically sound and finds use across science, news, and formal business contexts. Related phrases include "cannot be evaluated as", "cannot be assessed as", and "cannot be considered as". When using this phrase, ensure that a direct evaluation isn't expected or possible, and opt for a more direct assessment when available.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
cannot be evaluated as
Replaces 'judged' with 'evaluated', focusing on a formal assessment.
cannot be assessed as
Similar to 'evaluated', but implies a more comprehensive analysis.
cannot be considered as
Shifts the focus to contemplation and regarding something in a particular way.
cannot be deemed as
Emphasizes a formal declaration or official decision.
cannot be regarded as
Focuses on how something is viewed or perceived.
cannot be interpreted as
Highlights the subjective understanding or explanation of something.
cannot be classified as
Centers on categorizing or assigning something to a specific group.
cannot be labeled as
Focuses on assigning a descriptive term or name.
cannot be characterized as
Highlights the distinctive features or qualities of something.
cannot be described as
Focuses on the act of providing a detailed account or representation.
FAQs
How can I use "cannot be judged as" in a sentence?
You can use "cannot be judged as" to indicate that something's quality, value, or nature is difficult or inappropriate to assess directly. For example, "The success of the project "cannot be judged as" a complete failure despite the initial setbacks."
What phrases are similar to "cannot be judged as"?
Alternatives to "cannot be judged as" include "cannot be evaluated as", "cannot be assessed as", or "cannot be considered as". The best choice depends on the specific nuance you want to convey.
Is it better to use "cannot be judged as" or "should not be judged as"?
"Cannot be judged as" suggests an inherent impossibility or inappropriateness in making a judgment, whereas "should not be judged as" suggests a recommendation or opinion against making a judgment, implying it might technically be possible but unwise.
What is the difference between "cannot be judged as" and "cannot be seen as"?
"Cannot be judged as" implies that an evaluation or assessment is inappropriate or impossible. "Cannot be seen as" suggests that a particular interpretation or perspective is not valid or accurate. For example, "The action "cannot be judged as" effective without more data" versus "The action "cannot be seen as" a sign of weakness".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
80%
Authority and reliability
4.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested