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 levy
3 : to make an official valuation of (property) for the purposes of taxation
4 : 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