/ əˈses; NAmE / verb
1.
assess sb/sth (as sth) to make a judgement about the nature or quality of sb/sth :
[ vn ]
It's difficult to assess the effects of these changes.
to assess a patient's needs
The young men were assessed as either safe or unsafe drivers.
I'd assess your chances as low.
[ v wh- ]
The committee assesses whether a building is worth preserving.
We are trying to assess how well the system works.
2.
[ vn ] assess sth (at sth) to calculate the amount or value of sth
SYN estimate :
They have assessed the amount of compensation to be paid.
Damage to the building was assessed at £40 000.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French assesser , based on Latin assidere sit by (in medieval Latin levy tax), from ad- to, at + sedere sit. Compare with assizes .