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