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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The authorities have said they cannot yet comment on the number of casualties as they are still assessing the extent of the damage.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Asked whether the IEA might recommend releasing more barrels from its reserves, Birol said, “we are assessing the market on a daily, if not hourly, basis, 24/7.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

"The Board will consider a number of performance criteria in assessing candidates including the ability to communicate in French," Air Canada said in the statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“The board will consider a number of performance criteria in assessing candidates including the ability to communicate in French,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The man studied the store window as if he were assessing a painting, and then went back inside.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman