assess

Definition

To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.

Etymology

From Middle English assessen, from Old French assesser, from Medieval Latin assessare, originally the frequentative of Latin assessus, past participle of assidēre, from ad (“to, towards, at”) + sedeō (“sit; settle down”). Cognate with Spanish asentar (“to settle”).

Example Sentences

• "He assessed the situation."
• "An insurance adjuster will assess the damage."
• "Similarly, the Paris Agreement allowed countries to voluntarily report their military emissions, which means that we still do not have any way to accurately assess the global environmental toll of warfare."