assessed; assessing; assesses
Definition of assess
1 : to determine the rate or amount of (something, such as a tax, charge, or fine)
2a : to impose (something, such as a tax) according to an established rate
b : to subject to a tax, charge, or levy Every homeowner will be assessed a tax according to the value of the property.
3 : to make an official valuation of (property) for the purposes of taxation
Their property is assessed at $200,000.
4 : to determine the importance, size, or value of
assess a problem assess the damage
5 sports : to charge (a player or team) with a foul or penalty
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The first known use of assess was in the 15th century
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