Meaning & use
assessment
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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