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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At the time, multiple police forces in the UK said they were assessing whether to launch investigations into Epstein-related allegations, including the Metropolitan Police, Essex Police and Bedfordshire Police.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The company said in a news release that it’s assessing variables like infrastructure readiness, grid connectivity and “state and local incentives.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Deere said Friday it was still assessing the complaint but supports customers who want to do their own repairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

They would also stop selling driving data to consumer reporting agencies for five years and develop a privacy program that includes assessing and mitigating the risks of data collected from OnStar.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

I see all the muscles in Evelyn’s arm standing at attention, her eyes not cold, not quite like Jeanine’s, but calculating, assessing, planning.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth