assess

CEFRB2

/əˈsɛs/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To judge the quality, value, or amount of something.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity.

Examples

  • It is difficult to assess the full extent of the damage.

  • You must assess the situation and act accordingly.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /əˈses/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.

  2. To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.

More examples

In context

  • How do you assess your students?

  • An insurance adjuster will assess the damage.

  • The referee assessed a penalty for delaying the game.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

From Middle English assessen, from Old French assesser, from Medieval Latin assessare, originally the frequentative of Latin assessus, past participle of assidēre, from ad (“to, towards, at”) + sedeō (“sit; settle down”). Cognate with Spanish asentar (“to settle”).