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noun ADJ. broad, general, overall | individual | continuous, regular Examination is by continuous assessment. | quick, rapid | external, internal | initial | final | accurate, balanced, fair, good, proper, realistic | careful, comprehensive, detailed, formal, systematic, thorough | independent, objective | personal, subjective He was shrewd in his personal assessments. | adequate | critical | optimistic, pessimistic | course | tax | needs, performance, quality, risk Needs assessment is crucial if the hospital is to deliver effective health care. | environmental, financial, medical, psychiatric, scientific VERB + ASSESSMENT carry out, do, give, make, undertake The new manager carried out an assessment of the sales department. ASSESSMENT + NOUN methods, procedures, technique | criteria | process, system PHRASES a form/method of assessment
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assessment
verbs
make an assessment
• I had to make a quick assessment of the situation and act accordingly.
do/carry out an assessment
• A teacher does a yearly assessment of each child’s progress.
adjectives
a general/overall/broad assessment
(= that covers the main features or parts of something, not the details )
• The doctor must carry out a general assessment of the patient’s health.
a detailed assessment
• We need a detailed assessment of what this will cost.
a comprehensive assessment
(= that includes all the necessary facts or details )
• Our clients receive a comprehensive assessment of their financial affairs.
an objective assessment
(= that is based on facts, not on feelings or beliefs )
• The test results will provide an objective assessment of how much you have improved.
sb’s personal assessment
• What’s your personal assessment of the risks?
assessment + NOUN
the assessment procedure/process
• Parents need to feel part of the assessment procedure.
assessment methods/techniques
• We recommend using a variety of assessment methods.
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