assessment

American  

[uh-ses-muhnt] / əˈsɛs mənt /

noun

1. the act of assessing; appraisal; evaluation.

2. an official valuation of property for the purpose of levying a tax; an assigned value.

3. an amount assessed as payable.

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assessment British  

/ əˈsɛsmənt /

noun

1. the act of assessing, esp (in Britain) the evaluation of a student's achievement on a course

2. an amount determined as payable

3. a valuation set on taxable property, income, etc

4. evaluation; estimation

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assessment Cultural  

1. The appraisal of property for the purposes of taxation.

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Other Word Forms

• misassessment noun
• overassessment noun
• proassessment adjective
• reassessment noun
• self-assessment noun

Etymology

Origin of assessment

First recorded in 1530–40; assess + -ment

Example Sentences

They can include delays to home assessments, shortages in social care packages, or patients not having a power of attorney in place.

From BBC

Its major assessments published every six or seven years help inform climate policy around the world.

From Los Angeles Times

After conducting an initial assessment, the UK NCP has decided the complaint merits further consideration and will now offer mediation to both parties.

From BBC

From Fletcher's assessment, it is fair to assume it is not the last we have seen of him.

From BBC

The revised impact assessment also said the lower cost estimate reflected "clearer implementation timelines" and more available evidence about the policies.

From BBC

Related Words

• appraisal
• estimate
• judgment