ASSESS


Meaning of ASSESS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈses, a- ]

transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, probably from Medieval Latin assessus, past participle of assidēre, from Latin, to sit beside, assist in the office of a judge — more at assize

Date: 15th century

1. : to determine the rate or amount of (as a tax)

2.

a. : to impose (as a tax) according to an established rate

b. : to subject to a tax, charge, or levy

3. : to make an official valuation of (property) for the purposes of taxation

4. : to determine the importance, size, or value of

assess a problem

5. : to charge (a player or team) with a foul or penalty

Synonyms: see estimate

• as·sess·able -ˈse-sə-bəl adjective

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