Main Entry:

as·sess

Pronunciation:

\ə-ˈses, a-\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English, probably from Medieval Latin assessus, past participle of assidēre, from Latin, to sit beside, assist in the office of a judge — more at assize

Date:

15th century

1: to determine the rate or amount of (as a tax)2 a: to impose (as a tax) according to an established rate b: to subject to a tax, charge, or levy3: to make an official valuation of (property) for the purposes of taxation4: to determine the importance, size, or value of <assess a problem>5: to charge (a player or team) with a foul or penalty

synonyms see estimate

— as·sess·able \-ˈse-sə-bəl\ adjective