Meaning of assess In English

• 0 to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something:

  • The insurers will need to assess the flood damage.

  • They assessed the cost of the flood damage at £2,500.

  • Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability.

  • It's too early to assess the long-term consequences of the two countries' union.

  • [ + question word ] We need to assess whether the project is worth doing.

• 1 to decide the quality or importance of something:

  • A college is going to assess a student’s ability based on grades.

  • Government officials assessed the flood damage in the millions of dollars.

• 2 to charge someone an amount of money as a special payment:

  • In order to complete the new clubhouse, all members will be assessed an additional $200 a year.

• 3 to make a decision about a person or situation after considering all the information:

  • The consultant was hired to assess the impact of the buyout on consumers.

  • assess that/whether A lender must be able to assess that the borrower is able to pay back the loan.

  • The appraisal system is designed to help you assess your strengths and weaknesses.

  • assess sb on sth You will be assessed on your ability to take decisions quickly.

• 4 to judge or decide the amount or value of something:

  • assess sth at sth The cost of repairs to the equipment was assessed at £2,000.

• 5 to decide how much tax someone must pay on something:

  • assess sb/sth for sth Currently, 38 states require counties to assess properties for taxation.

  • If you are self-employed, you will be required to submit a tax declaration so that you can be assessed for income tax.

  • assess sb/sth on sth You will be assessed on all your income, including any interest you have earned.