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/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æsˈsɛsmənt/ · lan·guage as·ses·ment
noun
  1. A systematic evaluation of an individual's or group's language skills, often used in educational settings to determine language proficiency or to identify areas for improvement. The teacher administered a language assessment to the students at the end of the semester to evaluate their progress.
noun
  1. A tool or instrument used to evaluate language skills, such as a language proficiency test or a language learning assessment. The language assessment software was designed to provide teachers with a comprehensive evaluation of their students' language abilities.
Did you know? The concept of language assessment has been around for centuries, with ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans using language evaluations to determine an individual's social status and intellectual abilities.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026