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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Investors were also assessing the outlook for the Federal Reserve's policy actions after four members of its decision-making body dissented on a vote, the most since 1992.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The findings highlight the need for caution when assessing the abilities of large language models.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

"How are they assessing skin quality? Is it tested on all age groups? How was success measured?,"

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Unlike those held by private-credit funds, the loans that were originated by banks are actively traded, offering daily insight into how investors are assessing their risk of default.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

She looked at the few inches in the frame, assessing what she had accomplished, and decided that she was doing well.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry