assess
Translation
to evaluate, to judge, to estimate the value of
Examples
We need to assess the impact on the environment.
We need to assess the impact on the environment.
The damage was assessed at £5,000.
The damage was assessed at $6,500.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to evaluate or judge (sth.) We need to assess the impact on the environment.
((sth.)) at ((a value)) to estimate the value of (sth.) The damage was assessed at $6,500.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evaluate, judge, appraise, estimate
Etymology
From Latin 'assidere' meaning 'to sit beside' (a judge), from 'ad-' (to) + 'sedere' (to sit). The idea is to sit beside someone to assist in judging.
Memory Tips
Imagine a tax assessor 'sitting beside' your property to 'assess' its value.