English · Culture & Society
assessment
/əˈsɛs.mənt/
[/əˈsɛs.mənt/]
a way of judging learning
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An assessment is a test or task used to judge how much a student has learned. Schools use both written and practical assessments.
Example
We have an assessment in maths next week.
We have an assessment in maths next week.
Etymology
From Latin 'assidere' meaning to sit beside, as a judge.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for the formal judging of student learning.