All 4 Uses
assess
in
Pushing the Limits
(Edited)
- I assessed each painting in turn.
p. 110.4assessed = considered and evaluated
- We can study at your house while he assesses what needs to be done.
p. 153.5assesses = considers
- Her foot tapped against the floorboard as she assessed the house.
p. 218.9assessed = considered and evaluated
- He stood and assessed me—the way Isaiah did when he decided whether or not he was going to take a swing.
p. 342.1 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(assess as in: assess the situation) to evaluate (consider something and make one or more judgements)
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(2)
(assess as in: assess the monetary value) determine a numeric value of something -- such as a property's value or a truck's weight
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(3)
(assess as in: assess a fee or penalty) charge a tax, fine, fee, or penalty
- (4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)