B2nouneducationwork
US/əˈses.mənt/
UK/əˈses.mənt/
the act of judging or deciding the amount, value or quality of something
In context
The final assessment is based on a written exam and a project.
The doctor made a quick assessment of his injuries.
Teachers use regular assessment to see how students are doing.
Words that go with assessment
noun + noun
- risk assessmentA risk assessment is required before the trip.
verb + noun
- make an assessmentIt's too early to make an assessment.
- carry out an assessmentExperts carried out an assessment of the damage.
noun + preposition
- assessment ofWe need an honest assessment of the situation.
adjective + noun
- final assessmentThe final assessment counts for half the grade.