B2verb 2K

Assess

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈses/","/əˈsesɪz/","/əˈsest/","/əˈsesɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈses/","/əˈsesɪz/","/əˈsest/","/əˈsesɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Assess

to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/something

In simple words: To examine something in order to make a judgment about it.

Assess in a sentence

• It's important to assess the damage after a storm.
• Teachers often assess students' progress through tests.
• Before making a decision, we need to assess all available options.
• The committee will assess the project's feasibility next week.
• You should assess your skills before applying for the job.

How to use Assess

Use 'assess' in contexts where you evaluate performance, quality, or value. It's not typically used for informal situations or casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

assess + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'a-sess' — think of a session where you examine things carefully.

Related words

Collocations with Assess

• fully
• accurately
• correctly
• attempt to
• try to
• help to
• for
• accurately
• correctly
• properly
• attempt to
• try to
• be difficult to
• at

Synonyms for Assess

• estimate

Opposites of Assess

• ignore
• neglect
• overlook

Common mistakes with Assess

• 'Assess' is often confused with 'access'; make sure to use the correct term in evaluations.
• Learners might use it without an object, like saying 'I assess', instead of 'I assess the situation'.
• Sometimes learners use it incorrectly as a noun, when it is a verb.

Frequently asked questions about Assess

What does Assess mean?

To examine something in order to make a judgment about it.

What is the definition of Assess?

to make a judgement about the nature or quality of somebody/something

How do you use Assess in a sentence?

It's important to assess the damage after a storm.

Can you give another example of Assess?

Teachers often assess students' progress through tests.

What are synonyms for Assess?

Common alternatives include estimate.

What is the opposite of Assess?

Opposite meanings include ignore, neglect, overlook.

What words go with Assess?

It commonly pairs with fully, accurately, correctly, attempt to, try to, help to, for, accurately, correctly, properly, attempt to, try to, be difficult to, at.

What are common mistakes when using Assess?

'Assess' is often confused with 'access'; make sure to use the correct term in evaluations. Learners might use it without an object, like saying 'I assess', instead of 'I assess the situation'. Sometimes learners use it incorrectly as a noun, when it is a verb.

How do you pronounce Assess?

US: /["/əˈses/","/əˈsesɪz/","/əˈsest/","/əˈsesɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈses/","/əˈsesɪz/","/əˈsest/","/əˈsesɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Assess?

Use 'assess' in contexts where you evaluate performance, quality, or value. It's not typically used for informal situations or casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Assess?

"Assess" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.