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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"If you get a good picture of the subsurface, you have a better idea of assessing the risk of future earthquakes," Smetana explains.

From Science Daily

The European Commission - the EU's enforcement arm - said on Monday it was "seriously looking into this matter" and authorities in France, Malaysia and India were reportedly assessing the situation.

From BBC

Before answering why, it is worth assessing where monetary policy stands.

From MarketWatch

The chain has spent the past year assessing its business, with executives looking to change everything from its franchising strategy to how it builds its pizzas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officials at the Pentagon and other military headquarters were still assessing how long U.S. forces would remain in the region, defense officials said Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal