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

The Missouri State Tax Commission is in charge of measuring the accuracy of assessments in each county and works with assessors across the state. —Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024

If a property changes in use — for instance, a building that was once a residence becomes a restaurant — the county assessor is supposed to reassess the property by comparing it to similar ones. —The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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