Meaning & use

assess

verb·Academic

To examine something and judge its quality, importance, or condition.

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The coach will assess each player's progress after six weeks.

We inspected the windows to assess the storm damage.

A note on using this word

You can assess a risk, a skill, or a situation. Assessment involves a judgment, not just noticing that something exists.

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