assessment

/əˈsɛsmənt/
noun
  1. The act of evaluating or estimating the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
    • A risk assessment is required before starting any construction project.
    • The teacher gave a thorough assessment of each student's writing skills.
    • Her assessment of the situation proved to be accurate.
  2. An official valuation of property or income for taxation purposes.
    • The assessment of the estate took several months to complete.
    • The property assessment increased significantly this year.
    • You can challenge your tax assessment if you think it is too high.
  3. A test or evaluation used to measure knowledge, skills, or performance.
    • The company uses a skills assessment to identify training needs.
    • Students will take a final assessment at the end of the course.
    • Online assessments have become common in many schools.
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