Synonyms

assessing

American

[uh-ses-ing] / əˈsɛs ɪŋ /

noun

the act or process of estimating the value of property, income, etc., as a basis for taxation.

Duties include the accurate listing and assessing of all properties, including legal ownership, mailing addresses, acreage, and assessed values.
the act or process of determining and levying an amount to be paid or charged.

The penalties available to the Commissioner of Human Rights include the assessing of civil fines up to $50,000.
the act or process of estimating or judging the value, character, condition, progress, etc., of a person or thing.

In the assessing of his own strengths and liabilities, he has probably discovered much about himself.

adjective

estimating, evaluating, or judging.

In evaluating learning outcomes in early childhood education, it’s important to acknowledge the perspective of the assessing adult.
imposing a tax or other charge, or determining the amount of such a charge.

If the amount remitted by any dealer is less than the amount of tax payable, the assessing authority shall serve the dealer with a notice of the outstanding balance.

Etymology

Origin of assessing

First recorded in 1425–75; assess ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun senses; assess ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses

Example Sentences

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The letter said that project was aimed at assessing how the Secret Service identifies, receives, disseminates and operationalizes intelligence concerning threats to the officials it protects.

From The Wall Street Journal

When it comes to assessing the level of panic in the market, Colas said it could be helpful to look past the VIX.

From MarketWatch

The Hennepin County Attorney’s office is assessing evidence submitted by the public for any potentially criminal activity.

From The Wall Street Journal

The IPC said it was "assessing the impact on Games operations, in particular on travel" and remains in close contact with all delegations competing at the Games.

From BBC

Investors will still be assessing whether a rise in energy prices means the Fed will hesitate to lower interest rates.

From Barron's

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