pre-assessed
|pre-as-sessed|
B2
/priː-əˈsɛst/
(assess)
capable of evaluation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-assessed' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'assess' from Latin 'assessus', meaning 'to sit beside' or 'to evaluate'.
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 'to evaluate or judge'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
evaluated or judged in advance.
The pre-assessed risks were documented in the report.
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Last updated: 2025/06/13 00:50
