Definitions

assessing

[uh-ses-ing] / əˈsɛs ɪŋ /

VERB

evaluate, determine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appraise check determine estimate fix gauge judge weigh

STRONG

apprise assay compute figure guess nick peg rate reckon set size survey valuate value

WEAK

check out dig it size up take measure

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist help ignore neglect

VERB

assign fee,

Synonyms

STRONGEST

evaluate fix impose levy

STRONG

demand exact rate tax value

WEAK

amount charge

Antonyms

STRONG

give

Example Sentences

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Bass did not offer any definitive conclusions, saying the city now has outside researchers assessing the problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Asked whether the IEA might recommend releasing more barrels from its reserves, Birol said, “we are assessing the market on a daily, if not hourly, basis, 24/7.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Arriving during the international break would give De Zerbi precious days to begin assessing his squad.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"The Board will consider a number of performance criteria in assessing candidates including the ability to communicate in French," Air Canada said in the statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

We looked at even the smallest issues and made sure that we accounted for them by assessing their risk.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson