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

Robb has worked in the Assessor’s Office for 20 years, advancing from junior appraiser to a principal appraiser before being selected as the assistant county assessor in September 2023. —Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026

Homeowners can also request a more formal review by the county assessor by completing a County Board of Appeal and Equalization form. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026

The supervisor has also walked back trying to impose term limits on the sheriff, district attorney, treasurer and assessor, as state law currently prohibits charter counties from imposing term limits on those offices. —Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026

In the case of Microsoft’s GCC High, two assessors recommended the product despite being unable to fully vet it, according to a former FedRAMP reviewer. —Renee Dudley, ProPublica, 6 Apr. 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