The phrase "assessed by reference" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing evaluation or measurement based on specific criteria or benchmarks.
Example: "The project's success will be assessed by reference to the established performance metrics."
Alternatives: "evaluated against" or "measured by".
The model is assessed by reference to experimental results for a network of metallic fibres.
The financial impact of coding Subjectivity, Variability and Error (SVE) was assessed by reference to national tariffs.
"The true value of any covert intelligence-gathering measures can only be assessed by reference, at least in part, to sensitive intelligence matters that cannot be publicly revealed".
The CJEU pointed that the question whether a regulatory act entails implementing measures should be assessed by reference to the position of the person pleading the right to bring the proceedings.
Lord Neuberger said it was important to observe that the Broadcasting Code recognised that "offensive material or language will often be justifiable, but justifiability must be assessed by reference to the context".
These predictions are assessed by reference to experimental results for transversely isotropic networks, with very low average out-of-plane fibre orientation, made by sintering compressed mats of stainless steel fibres.
The correct classification of genotype I and II viruses was assessed by using reference strains and characterized field isolates of both genotypes.
A standardised technique of marking was used and student performance was assessed by criterion reference for each station.
In contrast to the FloTrac/Vigileo™ system, however, the PiCCOplus™ system showed a trend to underestimate cardiac output changes assessed by the reference technique.
The accuracy of sleep duration measured by Actical accelerometers is further supported in a separate study on 30 adolescents who wore three actigraphs (Actical, Sleepwatch and Actiwatch) concurrently while their sleep duration was assessed by the reference method, polysomnography [ 22].
