assessing
verb (present participle)UK /əˈses.ɪŋ/
US /əˈses.ɪŋ/
Looking at something carefully to see how good or how big it is.
The teacher is assessing our reading skills this week.
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2. Figuring out how much something costs or is worth.
The bank is assessing the value of the house.
3. Deciding how much tax or money someone should pay.
The city is assessing a fee for the new park.
4. Thinking carefully about a situation before making a choice.
She is assessing her options before picking a college.