单词 | assessment |
释义 | assessment assessment // noun
LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT, PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT, RISK ASSESSMENT, SELF-ASSESSMENT, TAX ASSESSMENT
1 [C,U] an opinion or a judgement about sb/sth made after all the information has been looked at carefully: What's your assessment of the situation? We need to make a detailed assessment of all the risks involved. The national bank has given a positive assessment of the state of the economy.
❖ to give/make an assessment ◆ a detailed/thorough assessment
2 (Accounting ) [C,U] an amount of money, especially tax, that has been calculated and must be paid; the process of calculating this amount: I have appealed against my income tax assessment. In the year of assessment 2004/2005 the trust had an income of €48 000. Dairy farmers were charged assessments on the milk they sold.
3 [C] a calculation of the amount or value of sth: The insurance company carried out an assessment of the damage.
❖ to carry out/make an assessment
4 (HR ) [C,U] the process of testing sb's knowledge and abilities, how well a system works, etc: Many colleges now use continuous assessment. Our employees take assessment tests to see what training they need. Who is responsible for the safety assessment of new crops? Assessment is by a combination of practical assignments and formal examinations.
❖ to carry out/do/use assessment |
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