assessing Meaning & Definition
/əˈsɛsɪŋ/
What Does Assessing Mean?
Assessing is used as a verb meaning present participle and gerund of assess. As a noun, it means Action of the verb to assess; assessment.
Assessing at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //əˈsɛsɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Assessing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of assess
Assessing as a Noun
- Action of the verb to assess; assessment.
Verb
- To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
He assessed the situation.
- To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
A $10.00 late fee will be assessed on all overdue accounts.
- To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity.
Once you've submitted a tax return, the Tax Department will assess the amount of tax you still owe.
Synonyms of Assessing
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Assessing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Assessing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Assessing in a Sentence
He assessed the situation.
A $10.00 late fee will be assessed on all overdue accounts.
Once you've submitted a tax return, the Tax Department will assess the amount of tax you still owe.
Word Forms & Grammar
assessing
assessing (uncountable)
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How to Pronounce Assessing
You say assessing as //əˈsɛsɪŋ//. It has 1 syllable.