assess

Everyday

1. To judge or decide how good, big, important or serious something is. tree →
2. To work out the amount or value of something. tree →

In the lessons

Very common in school: teachers assess your work; you assess your own learning; tests assess skills. In safety: assess the risk before acting. Phrases: assess the damage, risk assessment, self-assess, be assessed on.

Examples

• The teacher will assess your stories next week. tree →
• First aiders assess the scene before helping. tree →
• Doctors assessed his injuries. tree →
• You will be assessed on your reading. tree →
• Assess the risks before crossing the river. tree →
• The insurer assessed the damage to the car. tree →

Note

Spelling: double s twice: a-ss-e-ss. Noun: assessment. Formal; everyday: judge, check, mark.