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 the race for tax assessor, La Palma Councilmember Janet Keo Conklin will challenge incumbent Claude Parrish. —Claire Wang, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026

The assessors will be city volunteers who have had a background check and are covered by insurance, Stein said. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026

The resolution was sent to the Cook County treasurer, president, assessor, clerk, Board of Review and County Board, as well as all members of the Illinois General Assembly. —Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026

It was built either in 1905, as Miller Architect has said, or 1906, as has been reported, or 1909, as the county assessor records. —Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 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