Meaning & use

assessment

noun·Academic

The careful evaluation or judgment of the nature, quality, or value of something.

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The teacher's assessment of the essay noted strong ideas but weak organization.

Engineers conducted a full assessment of the bridge's structural safety.

A note on using this word

In schools, assessment often specifically refers to tests or graded assignments used to measure student progress.

Words with a similar meaning

evaluationappraisal

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