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assess

/əˈsɛs/
as · sess ə · ˈsɛs
English Definition
v. to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of
中文释义
评估,估计
Significado en Español
evaluar, estimar
한국어 뜻
평가하다, 추정하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đánh giá, ước tính
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Example Sentence

The teacher will assess the students' progress at the end of the semester.

老师将在学期末评估学生的进步情况。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
as-(to)+sess(sit)→ to sit down and observe from multiple angles, assess.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “assess”:

  1. A evaluate
  2. B ignore
  3. C create
  4. D misunderstand
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A — evaluate. “assess” means v. to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The teacher took time to ______ each student's progress very carefully.

  1. A ignore
  2. B assess
  3. C overlook
  4. D dismiss
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B — assess. “assess” means v. to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of

Common questions about “assess”

What does “assess” mean?

assess — v. to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of. In Chinese: 评估,估计.

How do you pronounce “assess”?

assess is pronounced /əˈsɛs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: as · sess.

How do you use “assess” in a sentence?

The teacher will assess the students' progress at the end of the semester. (老师将在学期末评估学生的进步情况。)

What are synonyms for “assess”?

evaluate, appraise, judge, estimate — all close in meaning to assess (v. to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of).

Is “assess” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. assess appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “assess”?

as-(to)+sess(sit)→ to sit down and observe from multiple angles, assess.

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