assess

Intermediate

/əˈses/

verb
to evaluate

assess in a sentence

  • “A crew arrived to assess the damage after the crash.”
  • “After the hurricane, officials assessed the town's need for aid.”
  • “We need to assess whether or not the system is working.”
  • “Damage to the boat was assessed at $5,000.”

What does “assess” mean?

assess (verb) means to evaluate. It is pronounced /əˈses/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "assess" mean?
assess (verb) means: to evaluate
How do you pronounce "assess"?
"assess" is pronounced /əˈses/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "assess" in a sentence?
Here is "assess" used in a sentence: A crew arrived to assess the damage after the crash.

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