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What is another word for Assess? – 221 Assess Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    evaluate appraise estimate judge rate measure value weigh consider examine inspect review analyze scrutinize investigate probe survey size up gauge calculate determine decide discern distinguish recognize acknowledge appreciate comprehend perceive understand interpret assess evaluate appraise consider estimate judge rate measure value weigh examine inspect review analyze investigate probe survey gauge calculate determine decide discern distinguish recognize acknowledge appreciate comprehend perceive understand interpret

    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

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