assessing

[uh-ses-ing] / əˈsɛs ɪŋ /

VERB

evaluate, determine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appraise check determine estimate fix gauge judge weigh

STRONG

apprise assay compute figure guess nick peg rate reckon set size survey valuate value

WEAK

check out dig it size up take measure

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist help ignore neglect

VERB

assign fee,

Synonyms

STRONGEST

evaluate fix impose levy

STRONG

demand exact rate tax value

WEAK

amount charge

Antonyms

STRONG

give

Example Sentences

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It helps scientists better estimate how often impacts occur, which is important for assessing risks to spacecraft and future human missions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Artemis II is primarily focused on assessing the life support systems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

But assessing Verizon’s progress will be a murkier task going forward, as telecommunications companies are moving to change the way they present metrics to investors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Arriving during the international break would give De Zerbi precious days to begin assessing his squad.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He balanced on the gunnel and the stern bench for a moment, assessing me.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel