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pre-assess

|pre/as/sess|

/priː əˈsɛs/

(assess)

capable of evaluation

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Etymology

Etymology Information

'pre-assess' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'assess' from Latin 'assessus', meaning 'to sit beside'.

Historical Evolution

'assess' changed from the Latin word 'assessus' and eventually became the modern English word 'assess'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to sit beside for evaluation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'evaluate or estimate'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something in advance.

The teacher decided to pre-assess the students' knowledge before starting the new topic.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42