assess

(verb)

verb

1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

Similar word(s): appraise, evaluate, measure, valuate, value

Definition categories: cognition, evaluate, judge

2. charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine

Definition categories: possession, bill, charge

3. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)

Similar word(s): tax

Definition categories: possession, determine, set

4. estimate the value of (property) for taxation

- Our house hasn't been assessed in years

Definition categories: cognition, approximate, estimate, gauge, guess, judge

Sentences with assess as a verb:

- He assessed the situation.

- The referee assessed a penalty for delaying the game.

- A $10.00 late fee will be assessed on all overdue accounts.

- Once you've submitted a tax return, the Tax Department will assess the amount of tax you still owe.