Finesentence logo

Assessment: meaning, definitions and examples

📝
Add to dictionary

assessment

 

[ əˈsɛsmənt ]

Noun
Oxford 3000 Studying at college or university
Context #1 | Noun

education

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Synonyms

analysis, appraisal, evaluation, judgment

Examples of usage

  • The assessment of the students' performance was based on a variety of factors.
  • The company conducted an assessment of the market before launching their new product.
Context #2 | Noun

tax

The amount of tax due.

Synonyms

charge, levy, tax bill

Examples of usage

  • The assessment for property tax increased this year.
  • The government sent out assessments to all citizens.
Context #3 | Noun

psychology

The process of evaluating a person's psychological traits, attitudes, and behavior.

Synonyms

behavioral analysis, personality assessment, psychological evaluation

Examples of usage

  • The psychological assessment revealed important insights into the patient's mental health.
  • The assessment included both interviews and standardized tests.

Translations

Translations of the word "assessment" in other languages:

🇵🇹 avaliação

🇮🇳 मूल्यांकन

🇩🇪 Bewertung

🇮🇩 penilaian

🇺🇦 оцінка

🇵🇱 ocena

🇯🇵 評価

🇫🇷 évaluation

🇪🇸 evaluación

🇹🇷 değerlendirme

🇰🇷 평가

🇸🇦 تقييم

🇨🇿 hodnocení

🇸🇰 hodnotenie

🇨🇳 评估

🇸🇮 ocena

🇮🇸 mat

🇰🇿 бағалау

🇬🇪 შეფასება

🇦🇿 qiymətləndirmə

🇲🇽 evaluación

Etymology

The word 'assessment' dates back to the late 15th century, deriving from the Old French word 'assesser'. It originally meant 'to charge a tax' and later evolved to include the idea of evaluation or estimation. Over the centuries, 'assessment' has become a common term in various fields such as education, finance, and psychology.

See also: assess, assessable, assessably, assessed, assessing, assessingly, assessments, assessor, reassess, reassessment.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,379, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.