assessment
gb/əsˈɛsmənt/ us/əsˈɛsmənt/
A2
English
~ 1300
értékelés, felmérés, felmérő, teszt, adómegállapítás, adókivetés, kárfelmérés
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
an assessment of [something]
The teacher's assessment of the students' essays was fair and detailed.
A tanár korrekt és részletes értékelést adott a diákok esszéiről.
We need a full assessment of the building before starting renovations.
A felújítás megkezdése előtt teljes körű állapotfelmérésre van szükség az épületről.
His assessment of the situation proved to be accurate.
The company carried out a risk assessment before launching the new product.
Learner examples
The teacher gave her assessment of my work.
A tanárnő elmondta az értékelését a munkámról.
We did a risk assessment before the trip.
Az utazás előtt kockázatfelmérést végeztünk.
Her assessment of the movie was very positive.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'assessment' with 'assignment'. An 'assignment' is a task given to someone; an 'assessment' is a judgment or test of ability.
Meaning
judgment or evaluation
Collocations
make an assessment
|risk assessment
|performance assessment
|initial assessment
|accurate assessment
Synonyms
evaluation (A close synonym; often interchangeable but can imply a more systematic process.)
|
appraisal (Often used for formal evaluations, especially of property or job performance.)
Antonyms
guess (An estimate made without careful consideration or evidence.)
Themes
education
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A judgment or opinion about how good, bad, or valuable something is.
An opinion or conclusion formed after considering information, often about quality, value, or performance.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
take an assessment in [subject]
All new employees must complete an online assessment before starting work.
Minden új alkalmazottnak ki kell töltenie egy online felmérőt, mielőtt munkába áll.
The language school offers free assessments to place students in the right class.
A nyelviskola ingyenes szintfelmérőket kínál, hogy a diákokat a megfelelő csoportba sorolja.
This assessment will determine your level in mathematics.
Learner examples
I took an English assessment at school.
Az iskolában angolból felmérőt írtam.
The company gave me a skills assessment.
A cég készségfelmérőt töltetett ki velem.
We had a math assessment last week.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'assessment' only means a written exam, but it can include interviews, practical tasks, and other methods.
Meaning
test or examination
Collocations
online assessment
|skills assessment
|written assessment
|assessment test
Synonyms
test (A very close synonym; 'assessment' can sound more formal or broad.)
|
examination (Often used in academic contexts for formal tests.)
Antonyms
practice (An activity done to improve skills without measuring performance.)
Themes
education
|training
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A test that shows how much you know or can do.
A formal method, such as a test or exam, used to measure someone's knowledge, skills, or abilities.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
an assessment of [amount] for [reason]
The tax office sent me my annual property assessment.
Az adóhivatal elküldte az éves ingatlanadó-kivetésemről szóló értesítést.
After the accident, the insurance company made an assessment of damages.
A baleset után a biztosító kárfelmérést végzett.
The council issued an assessment for unpaid fees.
Learner examples
I got my tax assessment in the mail.
Postán megkaptam az adómegállapításomat.
The damage assessment was very high.
A megállapított kárösszeg nagyon magas volt.
They did an assessment before I paid the bill.
Meaning
official calculation of payment due
Collocations
tax assessment
|property assessment
|damage assessment
Synonyms
valuation (Focuses on determining worth; not always tied to payment.)
|
levy (Refers to the act of imposing a charge rather than calculating it.)
Antonyms
refund (Money returned instead of being charged.)
Themes
law
|finance
Definition
An official decision about how much money you must pay for tax, damage, etc.
An official determination of the amount of money someone must pay, especially in taxes, fees, or damages.
Grammar
Dictionary form
assessment
IPA
GB/əsˈɛsmənt/
US/əsˈɛsmənt/
Syllables & stress
as - sess - ment (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sess)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: assessment
- Plural: assessment, assessments
Word family
Forms
assessments
noun
Core family
assess
verb B1
Related words
assessor
noun
reassess
verb
reassessment
noun
Advanced or less common
assessable
adjective
Expressions
make an assessment
1/mˈeɪk ən əsˈɛsmənt/
fixed phrase
form a judgment after review
To decide what you think after looking at information carefully.
Examples
- The doctor will make an assessment after reviewing the test results.
- We need to make an assessment before we can move forward.
needs assessment
1/nˈidz əsˈɛsmənt/
fixed phrase
evaluation of needs or requirements
A study to find out what people need or want.
Examples
- The charity conducted a needs assessment before planning its programs.
- A needs assessment revealed that more training was required.
risk assessment
1/ɹˈɪsk əsˈɛsmənt/
fixed phrase
evaluation of possible dangers
Looking at what could go wrong and how bad it could be.
Examples
- Before starting construction, we carried out a full risk assessment.
- A risk assessment showed that the project was safe to continue.