But rapid assessment is nevertheless widely seen as having an important role.

Correctly executed the procedure allows for rapid and frequent assessment of soil characteristics with little or no equipment.

During such time-constrained investigations rapid assessment is required of the impact of proposed maintenance actions.

Curtis's hand was reaching into his coat for his own gun, when he paused and made a rapid assessment of the situation.

This process involves a rapid assessment to determine which children need further testing, diagnosis, or treatment.

Reporters lined up at his desk in late afternoon to hear, one by one, his rapid assessment of their stories.

The process can be used alone for rapid assessment of biodiversity.

"It is my business to make rapid assessments," she said.

Such rapid assessments help in identifying the problem areas or dimensions quickly and a further detailed investigation can be carried out for those dimensions identified.

This is why a rapid assessment of the situation and quick assistance were crucial at that time.