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assessment

as·sess·ment [ ə séssmənt ] (plural as·sess·ments)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. evaluation: a judgment about something based on an understanding of the situation
a fair assessment of the project

2. property valuation: a calculation of the value of something, made especially for tax or insurance purposes

3. amount calculated: an amount assessed, e.g. on property

4. educational evaluation: a method of evaluating student performance and attainment

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