Meaning 1neutral; formal · 82%
To assess something or interpret it as an indication or result.
Natural examples
Das Gericht wertete die Nachricht als wichtiges Beweismittel.
The court treated the message as important evidence.
Die Jury wertet Kreativität besonders hoch.
The jury places special value on creativity.
Sie wertete sein Schweigen als Zustimmung.
She interpreted his silence as agreement.
Usage note
Werten is regular. Common patterns include something als Erfolg werten and judging results positively or negatively.
Mini-lesson: werten
To assess something or interpret it as an indication or result. Werten is regular. Common patterns include something als Erfolg werten and judging results positively or negatively.
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