In healthcare, a process used to learn about a patient’s condition. This may include a complete medical history, medical tests, a physical exam, a test of learning skills, tests to find out if the pat [..]

A tax levied or value placed on a property.

A fire weather fire danger product based on a thorough evaluation of all pertinent sources of meteorological, fire danger and resource information.The evaluation and interpretation of measurements, in [..]

A systematic evaluation process of collecting and analyzing data to determine the current, historical or projected compliance of an organization to a standard.

A broad review of the different aspects of a company or function that includes elements not covered by a structured assurance initiative. Scope Notes: May include opportunities for reducing the costs [..]

A determination of physical and/or medical status by a health professional based on established medical guidelines. The assessment is a central component in home care coverages and the payment of home care claims. Upon the triggering of benefits, due either to the loss of some number of activities of daily living or a cognitive impairment, an asses [..]

A test or evaluation.

The identification and measurement of learning, credentials, and other forms of qualifications required for entry into programs of study or occupations (assessment may include testing, examinations, o [..]

1[countable] an opinion or a judgment about someone or something that has been thought about very carefully synonym a detailed assessment of the risks involved his assessment of the situation An adequ [..]

1540s, "value of property for tax purposes," from assess + -ment. Meaning "determination or adjustment of tax rate" is from 1540s; general sense of "estimation" is record [..]

A tax, or assessed value, placed on a property for purposes like public improvement or maintenance.

These terms all refer to devices or procedures for getting information about the knowledge, skills or other characteristics of the people being assessed, tested or examined. The three terms are often used interchangeably, but there are some differences between them. "Assessment" is the broadest of the three terms; "examination" [..]

Asset An asset is something that is owned that has value.

A Platts assessment is the product of a market survey and the application of strict methodological rules to determine the repeatable tradable price range for a commodity during the assessed period. As [..]

The work a student is required to complete to fulfil educational purposes, provide a basis for a record of achievement or certification of competence, or permit grading. It is usual for students to be [..]

A determination of value, usually in dollar terms, of an asset, situation or condition that requires some action. Most often used in connection with some form of damages or valuation for insurance, ta [..]

An evaluation of the health status of an individual by performing a physical examination after obtaining a health history. Various laboratory tests may also be ordered to confirm a clinical impression [..]

appraisal: the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth an amount determined as payable; "the assessment for repairs outraged the club's membership& [..]

The function of assigning a value to a property for the purpose of levying taxes.

Tax or charge levied on property by a taxing authority to pay for local improvements such as sidewalks, streets, and sewers.

This is the name for the detailed assessment of the child and their family’s circumstances, to see if they need any help. It is prepared by a social worker. It looks at the child’s needs, the parents’ [..]

The placing of a value on property for the purpose of taxation.

The levy of a tax or charge on property, usually according to established rates.

Definition The process of placing a value on an asset for the purpose of taxation. Also refers to the tax itself. also called property assessment.

1. in general, refers to the judgment of the quality, worth, importance, or value of something or someone. 2. may be used as a psychological assessment. 3. in animal behavior, an evaluation of an indi [..]

An evaluation of a student's academic performance in each of the assessment tasks prescribed for a unit, by whatever means a faculty board has determined, which may include examination

The process of evaluating and measure an individuals achievement; typically done with assessment tools such as assignments or examinations.

A fee imposed on property, usually to pay for public improvements such as water, sewers, streets, improvement districts, etc.

This term refers to (1) an additional payment that may be required of policyholders of an assessable mutual insurer in the event losses exceed expectations and (2) a charge levied upon insurers by state guaranty funds or other regulatory authorities.

A local tax levied against properties that have benefited from civil improvements such as road or sidewalk construction, a sewer or street lights.

has the same meaning as in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015 Authority

The process used to systematically evaluate a learner's skill or knowledge level.

A voluntary or mandatory contribution (depending on the situation) in addition to union dues allocated for specific purposes, such as a GDC

  a comprehensive examination of an individual’s physical, intellectual and emotional functioning in order to determine appropriate service needs.  [IHDI]

Evaluation of gaming tax owed by a venue.

Charges levied against a property for tax purposes or to pay for municipality or association improvements such as curbs, sewers, or grounds maintenance.

A method by which indirect costs are spread to an operating department based on a predetermined basis (see Indirect Assessment).

The assigning of an approximate taxable value on a property for a specific purpose.\n\n See further Appraisal, Assessment, Appraiser

Assessment is an evaluation of the youth and ideally, the family to determine treatment needs. The assessment process in a residential program is a gender specific comprehensive assessment of a youth [..]

A mark or grade awarded for academic work. For most first-year courses a component of the final grade is based on coursework undertaken during the year – typically about 40–50%. Steady work throughout [..]

(n) the market value set on assets(n) an amount determined as payable(n) the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event(n) the classification of someone or something with respect to it [..]

a process to determine a student’s achievement of identified learning outcomes and may include a range of written and oral methods and practice or demonstration.

an assessment is a process by which either your need or your ability is determined.

A process to determine a student’s achievement of expected learning outcomes that may include a range of written and oral methods and practice and demonstration, including tutorial participation, form [..]

In language teaching and learning, assessment is the process through which a judgement is made about how much a learner has learned in relation to the defined objectives of a course. It helps to show what they have achieved, or how well the learner is using language as judged against defined general criteria of language performance, i.e. their lang [..]

The process of evaluating learning outcomes, as reflected in the quality of a student's submitted work, relative to the standard expected. Examples of types of assessment tasks include assignment [..]

The imposition of antidumping duties on imported merchandise.

See facility assessment.

(1) An estimate of property value for the purpose of imposing taxes. (2) A fee imposed on property, usually to pay for public improvements such as streets and sewers.

A tax levied on a property, or a value placed on the worth of a property.

Work such as an examination, assignment, practical, or performance that a student is required to complete to fulfil curriculum requirements.

The process of assigning grades to pieces of work submitted by a student enrolled in a course, and to the student’s overall performance in the course. This includes assessment, and any examination at the end of the course.

 Test of student skills in math, English, and reading for proficiency, competency, or course placement purposes.

An assessment is the evaluation of a specific knowledge or skill such as reading, writing, and math, in order to in course placement.

A tool for evaluating student progress, otherwise known as a quiz or test.

The methods and procedures by which a student's academic progress and standard, at a given time, is measured against the intended outcomes of the program of study. Formative assessment provides feedback to the students during the course on their learning and may or may not be graded. Its purpose is to inform the student of progress and to prom [..]

is the process whereby student learning outcomes are measured and developed, feedback is given to students on their progress and final result grades are awarded.

An evaluation of a student’s ability in a particular area.

   A name typically given to any tests or other instruments which might be used to help you identify your career or professional interests and goals.  They can also be used to dete [..]

Process of collecting information on student achievement and performance to inform instruction and improve student performance.  Often involves judgment of how well a student has done based on a number of indicators (evaluation).

  an evaluation of a patient based on the following information:   1. the subjective report of the symptoms by the patient.  2. the progress of the illness or condition. 3. the objective findings of the examiner based on tests, physical examination and medical history.     

The function of assigning a value to a property for the purpose of levying taxes.

An amount which is required by law to be added to all fines.

A tax levied on a property, or a value placed on the worth of a property.

A local tax levied against a property for a specific purpose, such as a sewer or street lights.

See Damage Assessment

is forbidden; new taxes cannot be established by means of a law-decree; laws (or assimilated acts) containing tax provisions must mention the object thereof in the title; laws that do not have a fiscal object cannot contain provisions concerning taxes, except for those strictly concerning the object of the same law. The text of law 212, as all othe [..]

The process by which learning is evaluated either internally on the basis of essays, reports, exercises, and tests or by a final examination at the end of the teaching period, or by a combination of b [..]

Judgment of the standard of attainment of the intended learning outcomes of a programme, course, or course component. 

The process of measuring your knowledge against the defined learning outcomes for your course or module.

an ongoing, iterative process consisting of four basic steps: 1. defining learning outcomes; 2. choosing a method or approach and then using it to gather evidence of learning; 3. analyzing and interpr [..]

The ongoing process of:

A systematic and ongoing effort to collect, analyze, and interpret evidence that describes institutional, departmental, divisional, or program effectiveness, ultimately to improve student learning and development.

The method a student's knowledge of course content and objectives is tested, usually through essays, examinations, projects, presentations or reports being submitted to your tutor or lecturer for [..]

any process or means aimed at identifying the knowledge, skills or attitudes of a learner.

The process of gathering and judging evidence in order to decide whether a standard or objective has been achieved. See also Competency-based assessment and Evidence guide.

Assessment is a broad term used to describe the gathering of information about student performance in a particular area. See also formative assessment and summative assessment.

A process to determine the student’s achievement of expected learning outcomes and may include a range of written and oral methods and practice or demonstration. (AQF definition 2011)

The systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs for the purpose of improving student learning. Assessment is a process that includes developing a statement of expected outcomes, the criteria for achievement, and the appropriate measurement tools or strategies for determining how well the outcomes have been met.

A piece of work which is graded.

focused on measuring a performance, work product, or skill in order to offer feedback to document strengths and growth and to provide directives for improving future performance. Assessments are nonjudgmental and are designed and intended to be helpful to produce improvement.

A means of measuring student progress toward national and state goals.

The process of collecting information about a student's strengths and weaknesses to improve his or her educational program. The information collected through tests, observations and interviews will assist the team in determining the child's levels of functioning and educational needs.

Evaluations used to identify a student’s strengths, weaknesses and progress. These tests are designed to provide an overview of a child’s academic performance, basic cognitive functioning and/or his o [..]

Documenting and recording knowledge and skills, often of a student, in addition to attitudes and beliefs. Usually done in measurable terms, often for comparison to peer groups.

a collecting and bringing together of information about a child's learning needs; a process using formal and informal methods to determine an individual's strengths and weaknesses to plan, f [..]

involves the process of "taking stock" of, or understanding, an individual's characteristics, status, or performance, and typically involves considering and interpreting information fro [..]

Collecting and analyzing information to make judgments about the needs and learning progress of individuals or groups; also, techniques, devices, or instruments used to collect evidence, ranging from formal and standardized (such as TABE) to criterion referenced tests (CRTs) to alternative (portfolios) to informal (observation checklists). (PA WIN)

the process of using comprehensive evaluation tools to determine the value, significance, and level of skill or achievement reached as a result of an arts in education program.

a systematic process of gathering information. It is designed to identify a student’s strengths and needs. This process should result in identification and implementation of appropriate educational st [..]

Test, observation, interview, or other strategy used to measure ability, achievement, or mastery in a specific subject against a set of standards or against others’ performance. In special education, assessment also refers to data and information gathered to ascertain a student’s aptitudes, areas of need, eligibility and recommend [..]

A borrower's provincial/territorial student financial assistance office does an assessment to determine the borrower's financial need.

A tool or method of obtaining information from tests or other sources about the achievement or abilities of individuals. Often used interchangeably with test.

See Evaluation.

A measurement of a student's skill and knowledge. For more information see Section 1 and Definitions section in the Assessment Policies and Procedures Manual.

A collecting and bringing together of information about a student's needs, which may include social, psychological, and educational evaluations used to determine services; a process using observation, testing, and test analysis to determine an individual's strengths and weaknesses in order to plan his or her educational services.

— method of measuring the learning and performance of students; examples include achievement tests, minimum competency tests, developmental screening tests, aptitude tests, observation instruments, [..]

The forumulation of general results through the correlation and interpretation of existing and newly collected information.(Recording, Documentation and Information Management for Historic Places - Guiding Principles; Getty Conservation Institute, 2008).

Physical assessments undertaken to better understand a trail or corridor. Assessments include an accurate description and documentation of native elements and an inventory of built structures along the trail or corridor.

Evaluation of Biomedical Technology in relation to cost, efficacy, utilization, etc., and its future impact on social, ethical, and legal systems.

Evaluation of the level of physical, physiological, or mental functioning in the older Population Group.

Combination of procedures, methods, and tools by which a Policy, program, or project may be judged as to its potential effects on the Health of a Population, and the distribution of those effects with [..]

Evaluation of the Nature and extent of Nursing problems presented by a Patient for the purpose of Patient Care Planning.

Evaluation and measurement of nutritional variables in order to assess the level of nutrition or the Nutritional Status of the individual. Nutrition Surveys may be used in making the assessment.

Research aimed at assessing the quality and effectiveness of Health care as measured by the attainment of a specified end result or outcome. Measures include parameters such as improved Health, lowere [..]

Scales, Questionnaires, tests, and other methods used to assess Pain severity and duration in Patients or experimental Animals to aid in Diagnosis, therapy, and physiological studies.

The determination and evaluation of Personality attributes by interviews, observations, tests, or scales. Articles concerning Personality measurement are considered to be within scope of this term.

An evaluation procedure that focuses on how care is delivered, based on the premise that there are standards of performance for activities undertaken in delivering Patient Care, in which the specific [..]

The qualitative or quantitative estimation of the likelihood of adverse effects that may result from exposure to specified Health hazards or from the absence of beneficial influences. (Last, Dictionar [..]

Appraisal of one's own personal qualities or traits.

Evaluation of manifestations of Disease.

Any systematic method of obtaining information from tests and other sources, used to draw inferences about characteristics of people, objects, or programs.

An assessment as defined in terms of section 1 of the TAA and section 1 of the IT Act.

The imposition of antidumping duties on imported merchandise.

A local tax levied against a property for a specific purpose, such as a sewer or street lights.

Assessment is a broad term used to describe the gathering of information about student performance in a particular area. See also formative assessment and summative assessment.

Formal (e.g., standardized tests) and informal procedures used to identify a person's unique needs, strengths, weaknesses, learning style, and nature and extent of intervention services needed. A [..]

Using data to determine abilities and knowledge about a particular topic. A distinction should be drawn between a test, which is just a tool used in assessment, and assessment.

A determination of mental or physical status by a health professional based upon established medical guidelines.

In healthcare, a process used to learn about a patient’s condition. This may include a complete medical history, medical tests, a physical exam, a test of learning skills, tests to find out if the patient is able to carry out the tasks of daily living, a mental health evaluation, and a review of social support and community resources available to t [..]

The measurement and judgment of an organization's software asset management (SAM) maturity, frequently measured against established standards such as ISO/IEC 19770-1 or a best practices framework [..]

A levy that may be made on assessable policies by mutual and reciprocal insurance carriers in calling for additional premiums from policyholders or members in the event that the available funds are no [..]

When you visit a service and when you are ready you will have an assessment with one of our workers. Everyone is different, and so it is really important in order for us to support anyone using our services that we have a good idea about who that person is, and what they want and need. This involves us sitting down with you to discuss and make a re [..]

An evaluation of a youth’s risks and needs in various capacities, including, for example, psychological and psychiatric, educational, and familial. Several types of assessments may be ordered by the j [..]

The fourth stage in the SARA process, involving evaluating the effectiveness of the response.

 Advocates will talk to you about your concerns, problems, needs, and safety issues that you may have because of the crime.

Assessment means the collection of facts to draw conclusions which may suggest the proper course of action. Although the term “assessment” may be used interchangeably with the term “evaluation,” in this document assessment generally has the broader usage, implying the collection of facts by a variety of agencies or individuals (e.g. pre-sentence in [..]

The process by which professionals such as doctors, social workers, and correctional staff gain insight into a person's behaviour and situation; usually the first step toward developing an interv [..]

Identification, collection, and preparation of data to evaluate the attainment of student learning outcomes. Effective assessment uses relevant direct, indirect, qualitative and quantitative measures [..]

evaluation based on a learner's achievements

In education, assessment is the process of testing and measuring functional and potential skills and abilities. Assessments include aptitude tests, achievement tests, and screening tests.

Process of gauging the development, strengths and weaknesses of a child/person carried out by trained professionals using internationally recognised assessment tools specific to their discipline in tandem with observation and parental/carers input.

A local area tax charged against a property for a specific purpose, such as a sewer or street signage.

The process of collecting evidence and making judgements on whether competency has been achieved to confirm that an individual can perform to the standard expected in the workplace, as expressed in th [..]

Assessment is a broad term used to describe the gathering of information about student performance in a particular area. See also formative assessment and summative assessment.

See Environmental Site Assessment

A formal method of evaluating a system or a process, often with both qualitative and quantitative components.

As one of the core functions of public health, assessment involves the systematic collection and analysis of data in order to provide a basis for decision-making. This may include collecting statistics on local health status, health needs, and/or other public health issues.

Often used as a synonym for evaluation. The term is sometimes recommended for restriction to processes that are focused on quantitative and/or testing approaches.

A scientific evaluation of a chemical substance under CEPA 1999 to determine the potential harm or danger it can cause to human health and/or the environment, the ways in which it can happen. This all [..]

The process used to systematically evaluate a learner’s skill or knowledge level.

The act of determining the value, importance or size of something.

The act of reviewing, inspecting, testing, checking, conducting surveillances, auditing, or otherwise determining and documenting whether items, processes, or services meet specified requirements

activities not part of Initial Operations that the Managing Venturer deems necessary to further develop the Well subsequent to the drilling, testing and completion of the Well.

see Assessment page

One part of the project selection process. It implies in-depth quality assessment of the project application.

An archaeological assessment is part of the planning process. When making a decision about whether to allow a planning application to go ahead, the County Archaeologist may decide to order an assessme [..]

An evaluated activity or task used by a program or unit to determine the extent to which specific learning proficiencies, outcomes, or standards have been mastered by candidates. Assessments usually include an instrument that details the task or activity and a scoring guide used to evaluate the task or activity.

A process to determine a student’s achievement of expected learning outcomes that may include a range of written and oral methods and practice and demonstration, including tutorial participation, form [..]

 Collecting and evaluating evidence to establish the level of an individual's performance. (See also fair assessment)

The assessed value of the property. The local tax rate is applied to this number to determine the amount of property taxes due.

Process of making judgements on whether a learner's work meets the requirements of an Assessment Criteria of a unit within a qualification, or award.

Any systematic method of obtaining information from tests and other sources; used to draw inferences about characteristics of people, objects, or programs. An initial evaluation (or periodic re-evalua [..]

(1) The valuation of real estate for purposes of taxes or special improvement charges. (2) The amount of taxes or special improvement charges. Special improvement charges are usually for the costs of [..]

A local tax levied against a property for a specific purpose such as a street pavement

A value placed upon property (land and buildings) for taxation purposes.

The amount of tax due to local government. May also refer to the amount due to local government or to common owners of a property (e.g., a homeowner's association) for a special payment to cover expenses for improvements or maintenance, such as new sewers or roads.

 A percentage of the appraised value used to calculate tax payments. Residential and farms = 25% of the appraised value Personal Property = 30% of the appraised value, Commercial Property = 40% of the appraised value.

The imposition of a tax, charge or levy, usually according to established rates.

Appraisal, usually for real property taxation purposes.

1. The official valuation of property for ad valorem taxation; 2. A single charge levied against a parcel of real estate to defray the cost of a public improvement that presumably will benefit only the properties it serves, e.g., assessment for the installation of sidewalks, curbs, or sewer and water lines; 3. An official determination of the amoun [..]

The valuation of property in order to apportion or assess for taxation purposes, often in relation to other similar property also taxed.

Gathering information about the strengths and needs of a student to determine the level of functioning and learning characteristics (learning needs).

Assessment may refer to:

Assessment may refer to:

Assessment (ASMNT) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that covers research in the field of psychology, especially applied clinical assessment. The editor is Douglas B. Samuel (Purdue University). It [..]