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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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said local authorities were assessing damage to roads, bridges and critical infrastructure and ordered the suspension of classes in affected areas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Thames Valley Police say they have been in contact with the woman's lawyers and are assessing whether to investigate the allegation.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The stock has emerged as a favored cybersecurity pick among analysts assessing the software companies that seem best positioned to withstand AI disruption.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Becerra, when assessing his sudden rise, believes voters wanted experience, not “glitz and sizzle.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

He’s on his feet in a blink and begins assessing the room critically.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon