assess

Universal Words verb 1 ~ sb/sth (as sth) to make a judgement about the nature or quality of sb/sth: [VN] It's difficult to assess the effects of these changes. * to assess a patient's needs * Interviews allow you to assess the suitability of candidates. * The young men were assessed as either safe or unsafe drivers. * I'd assess your chances as low. * [Vwh-] The committee assesses whether a building is worth preserving. * We are trying to assess how well the system works. 2 [VN] ~ sth (at sth) to calculate the amount or value of sth: They have assessed the amount of compensation to be paid. * Damage to the building was assessed at ｣40000.