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Definition assessment in British English

assessment noun

noun
/əˈsesmənt/
1

the process of making a judgment or forming an opinion, after considering something or someone carefully

Example

The investigation was reopened after careful assessment of new evidence.

Synonyms and related words
thought consideration assessment
1.1

a judgment or opinion that is the result of this process.

2

the process of deciding what level a student is at, or how much progress they are making

Example

Students undergo an initial assessment to determine their placement in the programme.

Example

Students can self-assess against assessment criteria.

Synonyms and related words
achievement test assessment benchmarking
2.1

a piece of work or an exam done by a student so that teachers can judge their level or progress

Example

Students must complete the assessment by this date.

3

calculation of the cost or value of something, or the amount of the cost or value

Example

the assessment of property taxes

Synonyms and related words
addition arithmetic assessment
Definition assessment in British English