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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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

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

"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

She said officials would be monitoring developments in the Middle East and assessing the effect on growth and inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

I look at Autumn, who’s still assessing her surroundings.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer