Assess meaning in English

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Definition

to assess: to evaluate, to estimate, to consider, to review verb

Let's assess the situation. We need to do a review of everything that happened during the week.

I haven't assessed the state of the house, but I know the fire destroyed almost everything.

Pronunciation examples

UK: Let's assess the situation.

US: I haven't assessed the damage yet.

Examples

"As you correctly assessed in your email, I am extremely preoccupied with other matters right now, most notably the TigerLily launch."
"Warbuckle was released after posting the quarter million dollar bail assessed by judge Wanda Killjoy."

Exercise 1

What is the main purpose of Bob's email to Horatio?

To inform Horatio of the standard functions of computers.

To assess Horatio's knowledge of computer basics.

To test the functionality of Horatio's email account.

To inquire about Horatio's availability to begin the training session.

I don't know

What is the main purpose of Bob's email to Horatio?

To inform Horatio of the standard functions of computers.

This is not the best choice here. Bob plans to teach Horatio about the basics of computers, however it would be inaccurate to say that this is the main purpose of Bob's email.

To assess Horatio's knowledge of computer basics.

This is not the best choice. Bob is not "assessing" or "trying to determine" Horatio's computer knowledge. Bob is simply testing that his email is being received properly by Horatio. "To assess (his computer knowledge)" means to make an evaluation or to estimate of his familiarity with computers.

To test the functionality of Horatio's email account.

This is the best choice here. Bob is sending this email to verify that it is delivered to the correct folder in Horatio's account. Bob writes: "This is a test to see if you are able to receive email messages in your company account", this is the best indication of the purpose of Bob's email.

To inquire about Horatio's availability to begin the training session.

Bob writes that he will "swing by" later to see Horatio, however Bob never inquires or asks about Horatio's availability, or his schedule.

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