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

Jackson County assessor question The only countywide vote in the metro, a ballot question asked Jackson County voters if the property tax assessor should be elected instead of appointed. —The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025

Licensed lead risk assessors will conduct inspections of qualifying homes to determine the repairs that are needed. —Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 5 Nov. 2025

Even fewer participated in the assessor’s election that was triggered by Larry Stone’s decision to step down earlier this year. —Grace Hase, Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2025

The assessor’s office lists Emory Elementary as having a total value of up to $12 million. —John Aguilar, Denver Post, 29 Oct. 2025

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