assess
verb (used with object)
to estimate officially the value of (property, income, etc.) as a basis for taxation.
is assessing
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present progressiveof assess (3rd person singular).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 force is assessing whether or not to investigate.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Brien Hoo said Wednesday his department is assessing the feasibility of bringing the vessel back to the surface.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
The trial is assessing whether extra tests alongside PSA, such genetic checks and MRI scans, can improve screening accuracy.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it is assessing the conflict’s impact on the domestic economy and financial system.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
I can sense the stillness around me, as if a hurricane has come and gone and everyone is assessing the damage.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
