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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Assessing the stance of monetary policy is more art than science.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

Assessing the stock’s underperformance since Xero announced the acquisition of Melio in June, MS analysts think that shares are likely to jump by 8-10% if Xero meets consensus revenue and earnings expectations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

"Assessing why this happened, what is the magnitude, and what to do about it took some time," IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva told reporters at the Fund's headquarters in Washington on Thursday.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Assessing the January fires’ environmental toll is tough on land.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

Assessing language skills in infancy; a handbook for the multidimensional analysis of emergent language, by Kenneth R. Bzoch & Richard League. 1st ed.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1971 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office