Assess
Definition
Judge the importance, quality or extent of something, weighing evidence.
Explanation
Similar to evaluate. Consider factors, decide how significant each is, and give a conclusion.
Example
Assess the impact of the railways on industry.
In an exam
Command-word meanings can vary between subjects, exam boards and mark schemes, so check your own board's guidance. See Exam Command Words: What Each Instruction Asks For.
Common confusion
Assess and evaluate are often used almost interchangeably. Check the mark scheme.