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Meaning of Assess
The primary meaning of the word "assess" is to evaluate or estimate the quality, importance, or extent of something.
Definitions
- To evaluate or estimate the quality, importance, or extent of something
- To determine the amount of something, especially tax or damage
- To judge someone's performance or character
Etymology of Assess
The word "assess" originates from the Old French word "assesser", which means "to fix the value of", derived from the Latin words "ad" (to) and "assidere" (to sit), and the suffix "-ss", which forms a verb indicating a process or action
Historically, the word "assess" was first used in the 14th century to refer to the act of determining the value or amount of something, especially for tax purposes
Example Uses
- The company will assess the damage to the building before deciding on a course of action
- The teacher will assess the student's performance based on their exam results and class participation
- The government will assess the environmental impact of the new development project