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

Individuals can still apply for certificates, but they will not be processed until a later date, officials with the assessor’s office said. —A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025

Owners can expect an assessor at some point this summer for an in-person review, according to the auditor's office. —Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025

That process starts by requesting an informal review through the assessor’s office, either online at padctn.org or by calling 615-862-6059. —Austin Hornbostel, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

In 2023, tax assessors valued houses in the county at an average of 90.18% of what their market price would have been. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 13 May 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