IELTS Anvil

assess

CEFR: B2
To systematically evaluate, measure, and judge the quality, progress, cognitive ability, or academic performance of a student.

Synonyms

  • evaluate
  • appraise
  • gauge

Common Collocations

  • assess performance
  • assess progress
  • critically assess

Example Sentence

Psychologists use standardized cognitive batteries to assess abstract reasoning and spatial visualization in gifted pupils.

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