assess
verb (used with object)
to estimate officially the value of (property, income, etc.) as a basis for taxation.
are assessing
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present progressiveof assess.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The disconnect could reflect flaws in the surveys, or in how people are assessing the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Thames Valley Police say they have been in contact with the woman's lawyers and are assessing whether to investigate the allegation.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
The results suggested a continued sea change in the way investors are assessing the so-called Magnificent Seven tech giants.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Asked whether the IEA might recommend releasing more barrels from its reserves, Birol said, “we are assessing the market on a daily, if not hourly, basis, 24/7.”
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026
Recall my professing, when you are assessing The damages Edwin must pay!
From The Complete Plays of Gilbert and Sullivan by Sir W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
