assessment

[əˈsɛsmənt]

assessment Definition

  • 1the process of evaluating or estimating the nature, ability, or quality of someone or something
  • 2an amount of money that has to be paid, especially as taxes or for a particular purpose

Using assessment: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assessment" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The assessment of the damage will take several days.

  • Example

    The teacher's assessment of the student's work was very positive.

  • Example

    The company must pay an assessment for the new road construction.

  • Example

    The government imposed an assessment on imported goods.

assessment Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with assessment

  • self-assessment

    the process of evaluating one's own abilities, performance, or progress

    Example

    The course requires students to complete a self-assessment of their learning.

  • the process of determining the value of a property for tax purposes

    Example

    The city conducts property assessments every year to determine tax rates.

  • a fee charged to property owners for a specific purpose, such as road repairs or landscaping

    Example

    The homeowners association levied a special assessment to pay for new playground equipment.

Origins of assessment

from Old French 'assesser', meaning 'to assess'

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Summary: assessment in Brief

An 'assessment' [əˈsɛsmənt] is the process of evaluating or estimating the nature, ability, or quality of someone or something. It can also refer to an amount of money that has to be paid, especially as taxes or for a particular purpose. Examples include 'The assessment of the damage will take several days.' and 'The company must pay an assessment for the new road construction.' Phrases like 'self-assessment' and 'property assessment' denote the evaluation of oneself or property, respectively.

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