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Assess

verb

Assess means check how well something meets a goal.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Assess mean?

Assess means check how well something meets a goal.

Dictionary definition

To judge or measure something carefully.

Example sentences

Assess in a sentence

easy

The teacher will assess the projects on Friday.

medium

We assessed the damage after the storm.

hard

To assess something, look at it carefully before judging.

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Assess

Voice settings
Sounds like

uh · ses · strongest beat: ses

Synonyms

Words like Assess

evaluateUse when judging quality or value.
measureUse when checking amount, level, or progress.
Antonyms

Opposite words

ignoreUse when something is not examined.
guessUse when judging without enough information.
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Base word

assess

verb

assess

Base form.

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