integrated assessment
nounUK /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd əˈses.mənt/
US /ˈɪn.t̬ə.ɡreɪ.t̬ɪd əˈses.mənt/
A way of looking at all parts of a problem together to make a good decision.
The team used an integrated assessment to decide how to protect the town from floods.
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2. A scientific method that links climate, economy, and society to study future choices.
The report used an integrated assessment to compare energy policies.
3. A school test that checks many skills at once instead of one subject.
Her integrated assessment included reading, math, and science tasks.
4. A business review that combines financial and environmental information.
The company's integrated assessment showed both costs and carbon savings.