assessed

past tense of assess

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of assessed Two of these tests assessed the chip’s ability to spot unusual plasma activity and predict disruptions. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026 Officials reviewed the play for a possible hostile act by Howard, but assessed no foul on the Atlanta guard. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Animal obesity is assessed using a body condition score (BCS). — Will Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026 Having these metrics logged and assessed on a regular basis is necessary for monitoring and improving output quality. — Klaudia Zaika, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Perspectives on secular politics were assessed through queries about separating religion from politics; Western-style governance; Islamic government; and sharia law. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 The bomb squad personnel assessed the devices and determined the grenades were live and active, the Austin Police Association said in an Instagram post Tuesday. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 The slide, which followed declines on Wall Street on Monday, comes as investors assessed intensifying competition from China's ChangXin Memory Technologies, or CXMT. — Arjun Kharpal,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 WalletHub assessed hundreds of colleges and universities based on their graduation rates, post-attendance salaries, safety, and more. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessed
Verb
  • The bill imposed new pre-enrollment verification requirements on people buying insurance through the ACA marketplace, and ended enhanced premium tax credits implemented during the pandemic that drove down premiums.
    — Jack Harvel October 25, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Then, Hamas took control of Gaza, Israel imposed a blockade, there were years of Hamas rocket fire into Israel and Israeli retaliation.
    — Daniel Estrin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The cyclists cross the state, generating an economic impact estimated at $25 million.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
  • To build something more permanent, would be expensive — about $650,000, the library estimated.
    — Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Most of the immigrants charged in California have lived in the country for at least five years, and some of them for decades.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Arthur and her daughter have not had contact since 1978, when Arthur’s second husband, Cledith Arthur, was indicted and charged with raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter.
    — Teo Armus, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Despite the spending concerns, Capital One remains attractively valued at less than 9 times consensus 2027 earnings estimates.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Microsoft’s stock is up 27% over the past six months and it’s valued at close to $4 trillion.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The same allegations, levied by his own senior staff, led to a federal investigation.
    — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026
  • That’s a departure from conventional state personal tax, which is levied on income such as wages and the proceeds from sales of stocks, bonds and other such financial assets.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The council evaluated four competing proposals solicited after the city issued a contract termination notice to trash hauler Republic Services in September.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Myles Price, who returned the opening kickoff 46 yards and leads the league in punt return average, was evaluated for a concussion in the first quarter but did not miss any time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Only three have been fined $100, though one of those cases is still pending, according to the utility.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Right now, a candidate who violates campaign finance law is fined $250, while a political action committee is fined $2,500.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Assessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessed. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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