English Dictionary
Definition of “assess”
assess (əˈsɛs
)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to judge the worth, importance, etc, of; evaluate
- (foll by at) to estimate the value of (income, property, etc) for taxation purposes ⇒
the estate was assessed at three thousand pounds
- to determine the amount of (a fine, tax, damages, etc)
- to impose a tax, fine, etc, on (a person or property)
Alternative Forms
asˈsessable adjective Word Origin
C15: from Old French assesser, from Latin assidēre to sit beside, from sedēre to sit
Synonyms
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judge,
determine,
estimate,
fix,
analyse,
evaluate,
rate,
value,
check out,
compute,
gauge,
weigh up,
appraise,
size up,
eye up,
Usage examples
But if you knew the punter's travel plans you could assess the risks.
Fay Weldon, NOTHING TO WEAR AND NOWHERE TO HIDE: A Collection of Short Stories (2002)The fuel is now being tested on a turbo-prop engine to assess its emissions.
New Scientist (2004)The Department of the Marine is to carry out an investigation and has sent a pollution expert to assess the situation.
Irish Times (2002)The environmental watchdog Sepa yesterday said the water was being closely monitored to assess the impact of the spill.
Glasgow Herald (2001)Ellen Langer and Judith Rodin, who led the research, gave the residents questionnaires to assess how happy they were at the home.
Claudia Hammond, EMOTIONAL ROLLERCOASTER: A Journey Through the Science of Feelings (2005)
