assess
Translation
to evaluate, to judge, to estimate
Examples
We need to assess the situation carefully.
We need to evaluate the situation carefully.
The damage was assessed at five thousand dollars.
The damage was estimated at five thousand dollars.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to evaluate (sth.) We need to assess the situation carefully.
((sth.)) ((at a value)) to estimate the value of (sth.) The damage was assessed at five thousand dollars.
Similar Words
Synonyms: evaluate, judge, estimate, appraise
Etymology
From Latin *assidere* 'to sit beside' (a judge), from *ad-* 'to' + *sedere* 'to sit'. The idea is assisting a judge by sitting next to them.
Memory Tips
To 'assess' is to 'sit' (sess) 'next to' (as-) something to evaluate it. Don't confuse it with 'asses' (donkeys).