assess

verb
UK: /əˈses/
US: /əˈses/

  1. To carefully consider something to make a judgment.

    1. The teacher will assess our work after the test to see if we learned anything. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the interview, the manager must assess if the candidate is a good fit for the team. [ ] [ ]

  2. To calculate the value or cost of something.

    1. The insurance company will assess the damage to the car after accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. The city council will assess the property taxes for all homes in the area next year. [ ] [ ]

  3. To evaluate the performance or ability of someone or something.

    1. We will assess your skills during the practical exam for your driving license. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project manager needs to assess the risks involved before we start this new undertaking. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

evaluate determine rate judge gauge estimate appraise
assess noun

  1. An act of judging or evaluating something.

    1. The final assess of the data is due next week to the lab. [ ] [ ]
    2. The detailed assess of the company's assets allowed us to make good investments. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "assess" in English means: To carefully consider something to make a judgment., To calculate the value or cost of something., To evaluate the performance or ability of someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "assess" is /əˈses/ in British English and /əˈses/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "assess": evaluate, determine, rate, judge, gauge, estimate, appraise.

Example usage of "assess": "The teacher will assess our work after the test to see if we learned anything.". More examples on the page.