assess
verb B2
Plain meaning
to judge or check how good, serious, or important something is
Exam-register meaning
to evaluate evidence, performance, risk, or quality using criteria
In context
generalThe teacher will assess our speaking skills next week.
examThe report assesses the economic impact of rising fuel prices on low-income households.
Common collocations
assess riskassess performanceassess the impact
Watch out
Do not write 'assess about'. Use 'assess the problem' or 'assess whether...'.
Word family
assessment (noun)assessor (noun)assessed (verb/participle)