assessor

noun

as·​ses·​sor ə-ˈse-sər 

1

: an official who assists a judge or magistrate

2

: one that assesses

especially : an official who assesses property for taxation

Examples of assessor in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In November, an LLC connected to homebuilder Next Generation Capital bought the property from a family trust, according to the assessor’s office. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

In them, Contra Costa officials were ordered to turn over eight years of emails, calendars and notes for various officials, including Kramer, Robb, and three other employees of the assessor’s office. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Covinsky argued Monday that since Jackson County does not currently have an assessor, LeVota is acting as county assessor, expanding his authority to enact tax programs. — Ilana Arougheti july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Edmond home values grew slowest last year The assessed valuation document published by the county assessor shows that Edmond residential property values grew slower than all other cities within Oklahoma County. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for assessor

• aggressor
• compressor
• confessor
• depressor
• hairdresser
• necessar
• oppressor
• possessor
• processor
• professor
• repressor
• successor

Kids Definition

assessor

noun

as·​ses·​sor ə-ˈses-ər 

: an official who assesses property for taxes

Legal Definition

assessor

noun

as·​ses·​sor ə-ˈse-sər 

1

: one appointed or elected to assist a judge or magistrate

especially : one with special knowledge of the subject to be decided see also master

2

: one that assesses

specifically : one that is authorized to assess property for taxation