B2noun 2K

Assessment

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈsesmənt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈsesmənt/"]/

Meaning of Assessment

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.

Assessment in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Assessment

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.

Related words

Collocations with Assessment

• 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 for Assessment

• evaluation
• appraisal
• review
• examination
• test

Opposites of Assessment

• dismissal
• neglect

Common mistakes with Assessment

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

Frequently asked questions about Assessment

What does Assessment mean?

A test or evaluation to understand someone's abilities or knowledge.

What is the definition of Assessment?

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

How do you use Assessment in a sentence?

The teacher's assessment of my project was very positive.

Can you give another example of Assessment?

Before proceeding, we need a risk assessment of the situation.

What are synonyms for Assessment?

Common alternatives include evaluation, appraisal, review, examination, test.

What is the opposite of Assessment?

Opposite meanings include dismissal, neglect.

What words go with Assessment?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Assessment?

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

How do you pronounce Assessment?

US: /["/əˈsesmənt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈsesmənt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Assessment?

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.

What CEFR level is Assessment?

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