assessment — the action of evaluating or estimating the nature, ability, or quality of someone or something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of evaluating or estimating the nature, ability, or quality of someone or something
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsɛsmənt/
Example Sentences
- The doctor's assessment was that I needed more sleep and less coffee - basically, I'm living backwards.
- The environmental assessment revealed that the factory had been polluting the river for decades.
- My self-assessment skills are excellent - I consistently rate myself as 'pretty awesome' in all categories.
assessment
NOUN[/əˈsɛsmənt/]
the action of evaluating or estimating the nature, ability, or quality of someone or something
The engineer's assessment showed that the damaged bridge was not yet safe for traffic.
The judge's final assessment came only after watching every performance carefully. ("Pause. Observe. Assessment." → Careful observation leads to a fair assessment.)
The doctor's careful assessment led to a thorough analysis and an effective treatment plan.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'assessare' meaning 'to sit beside' or 'to assess,' derived from 'ad-' (to) and 'sedere' (to sit). The word evolved through Old French 'assesser' to mean evaluating or determining the value or quality of something.
Breakdown
as- (to) + sess (sit) + -ment (noun suffix indicating action or result) = assessment
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The doctor's assessment was that I needed more sleep and less coffee - basically, I'm living backwards.”
“The environmental assessment revealed that the factory had been polluting the river for decades.”
“My self-assessment skills are excellent - I consistently rate myself as 'pretty awesome' in all categories.”
“The psychological assessment showed that the patient was making significant progress in therapy.”
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