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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United have been assessing other options, but some, such as England boss Thomas Tuchel, have decided to stay where they are, while Luis Enrique remains committed to PSG.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Markets have grown used to assessing the president’s threats, and have largely ignored his version of events and focused on the reality of facts on the economic ground.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

They then evaluated whether these compounds were safe for cells using cytotoxicity tests, an important step before assessing antiviral effects.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

It said it will take time for price changes to have an impact, but that it was assessing the situation and is taking measures, where necessary, to safeguard earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Gilbert Swinyard and Pete Redmarley spun on the witch's hat, slowly, assessing my performance.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell