assess
to evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, or value of something
Word origin: From Latin assidere, to sit beside, as a judge's assistant (ad- by plus sedere to sit).
Assess in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing assess in a sentence.
The committee was asked to assess the impact of the new policy on local communities.
Analysts were asked to assess the long-term risk before the firm committed to the acquisition.
Using “assess” well
Assess means to evaluate the nature, quality, or value of something carefully. It implies a considered judgment, often quantitative, rather than a snap impression.
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