to examine something to determine its authenticity, quality, or value; to appraise; to evaluate; to authenticate

to use others' experiences, methods, or ideas as a reference for one's own work

in view of; seeing that; considering; whereas

to differentiate; to distinguish

An annual publication, such as an almanac or comprehensive report, containing facts, statistics, and records for a specific year.

to appreciate (as a connoisseur)

considering the aforementioned facts or circumstances as a basis for a subsequent action or conclusion

A warning or lesson learned from the previous mistakes or failures of others.

expert evaluation of the quality, authenticity, or value of an item

paternity or maternity test

to examine and judge the quality, value, or authenticity of something, typically involving expert appreciation or connoisseurship

A mark or stamp from a seal used as an official signature for verification or authentication.

A Mirror for the Wise Ruler (or Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government), a vast chronological general history written by Sima Guang (1019-1089) during the Northern Song in 1084, covering the period 403 BC-959 AD in 294 scrolls.

Tang dynasty Buddhist monk (688-763) who traveled to Japan after multiple attempts and greatly influenced Japanese Buddhism

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in the fine arts, or a person who deeply appreciates and understands a specific subject

evaluation; assessment

to take a lesson from an adverse experience

an illustrated handbook or pictorial guide

so bright and shiny that it can reflect a person's image like a mirror; usually describing a polished surface or very clear water

to appreciate (a work of art)

oily and shiny to the point of being reflective like a mirror, often describing hair or polished surfaces

to learn from history (idiom)

to observe the past to foresee the future; studying ancient wisdom gives insight into what is to come

to examine deeply or see into something with thorough clarity and insight

A Chinese character dictionary from 997 AD containing 26,430 entries, featuring radicals organized into 240 rhyme groups and arranged by the four tones.

To draw lessons from the failures of one's predecessors or from past mistakes as a warning to avoid repeating them.

A warning or lesson derived from the failures of those who came before; learning from past mistakes to avoid repeating them.

National Commission for the Identification of Cultural Heritage

Deutsch-Französische Jahrbücher (published once in 1844 by Karl Marx and bourgeois radical Arnold Ruge)

(formal) (used in a submitted document) please review; for your kind consideration

a professional assessment or valuation of the worth of something

a lesson or cautionary example drawn from past failures or events

(computing) authentication

in light of this

Tang Dynasty Buddhist monk Jianzhen (688-763), also known as Ganjin, who traveled to Japan after several unsuccessful attempts and influenced Japanese Buddhism

to discover or perceive the presence of specific traits, clues, or substances using specialized methods

to inspect videos and other media for pornographic content

content moderator specializing in identifying and removing pornographic material (both online and offline)

DNA test; DNA testing