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assessment

[uh-ses-muhnt] / əˈsɛs mənt /




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The researchers argue that current risk assessment and prevention strategies need to be updated to reflect these complexities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Blanche’s assessment of the attacker’s breach past security — which he said was only “by a few feet” — was disputed by some.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

People’s assessment of the current state of the economy and their expectations for the future fell, with declines occurring across the board regardless of political affiliation, income, age or education.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

"If I was asked to do a joint assessment of the patient, that would be different."

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Jamie’s assessment made total sense considering my experiences with this were recent and only happened at competitions.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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