Assess (Verb)
Meaning 1
Set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine).
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The tax authority will assess the amount of back taxes owed by the company.
- The insurance company assesses the value of the damage to determine the claim payout.
- The town council will assess a fine on the developer for violating building regulations.
- The judge assesses a fee on the lawyer for filing a frivolous lawsuit.
- The regulatory agency assesses a penalty on the bank for violating financial regulations.
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Meaning 2
Estimate the value of (property) for taxation; "Our house hasn't been assessed in years".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The county assessor will assess the property value before determining the annual tax bill.
- Our house hasn't been assessed in years, so we expect a major tax hike soon.
- Property owners can appeal the assessor's decision if they disagree with the assessed value.
- Local assessors are responsible for assessing property values in their respective districts.
- The assessor will assess the damage to the properties before awarding compensation.
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Meaning 3
Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- The committee assess the applications to determine which team is eligible for the funding.
- The teacher will assess the students' assignments to evaluate their understanding of the lesson.
- The company hires an expert to assess the value of their property before putting it up for sale.
- Before starting the project, the engineer assess the structural integrity of the old building.
- The environmental team assess the impact of the factory on the local ecosystem to identify areas for improvement.
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Meaning 4
Charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine.
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The local government will assess the property with a fine for violating the zoning regulations.
- The city will assess a tax on all properties in the downtown area to fund the new transportation system.
- The judge will assess the defendant with court costs and restitution after the trial.
- The board of directors will assess each homeowner with a special fee to cover the repairs to the community pool.
- The state will assess a tax on all retail businesses to help offset the budget deficit.