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Assessment

UK /["/əˈsesmənt/"]/US /["/əˈsesmənt/"]/

Definition

an opinion or a judgement about somebody/something that has been thought about very carefully

In simple words: A test or evaluation to understand someone's abilities or knowledge.

Examples

  • The teacher's assessment of my project was very positive.
  • Before proceeding, we need a risk assessment of the situation.
  • The assessment will determine whether you qualify for the next level.
  • We conducted an assessment to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program.
  • Her assessment of his skills was quite accurate.

Usage notes

Use 'assessment' in educational or professional contexts. It's not used in everyday casual conversations. It may vary from formal assessments, like exams, to informal ones, like feedback.

Grammar pattern

assessment + of + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'a-set-ment' — imagine setting up a table to assess your work.

Collocations

  • broad
  • general
  • overall
  • carry out
  • complete
  • conduct
  • methods
  • procedures
  • technique
  • a form of assessment
  • a method of assessment
  • broad
  • general
  • overall
  • carry out
  • complete
  • conduct
  • methods
  • procedures
  • technique
  • a form of assessment
  • a method of assessment

Synonyms

  • evaluation
  • appraisal
  • review
  • examination
  • test

Antonyms

  • dismissal
  • neglect

Common mistakes

  • Confuse with 'assent', which means agreement.
  • Use 'assess' instead of 'assessment' as a noun.
  • Mix up 'assessment' with 'assignment', which is a task given.