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 renewal would pay for upkeep of the county’s Integrated Property Tax System for the next few years, plus any enhancements the county clerk, assessor and treasurer’s offices use. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

There can also be GIS layers, assessor’s records, tax records and other notes in a title file. — Pranit Banthia, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Until then, local assessors will continue to utilize the 2020 values for tax purposes. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

The properties are scattered across the county, assessor records show, including in Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Folsom and unincorporated land. — Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 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