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

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

If the complaint is deemed credible, an assessor is dispatched and staff are told to remove the material or be fired. — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

The taxes on your property are likely to be lower as well, at least until the local tax assessor catches up. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 17 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