- present tense form of assess (3rd person singular).
assesses
Example Sentences
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"The National Intelligence Service currently assesses that Kim Ju Ae is being groomed as the successor and understands she has a younger sibling of unknown gender," the agency said, reaffirming its conclusion on succession.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Whereas chronological age measures years, biological age assesses the health of cells and organs to predict lifespan and risk of disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
The local county assesses the property at $176,000.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Shares of Meta Platforms have seen choppy trading on Wednesday as Wall Street assesses the implications of the social-media company’s settlement in a closely watched legal battle over child safety.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
The tinkerer quickly assesses the situation before nodding.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
