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.