assess | ||
1. | [ verb ] place a value on; judge the worth of something | |
Synonyms: | evaluate measure appraise valuate value | |
Examples: | "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional" |
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Related terms: | judge praise rate reassess grade censor standardise value measure measure value evaluation evaluation appraisal evaluator appraiser measure | |
2. | [ verb ] charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine | |
Related terms: | charge tax | |
3. | [ verb ] estimate the value of (property) for taxation | |
Examples: | "Our house hasn't been assessed in years" |
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Related terms: | estimate measure | |
4. | [ verb ] determine the court costs of; in court actions | |
Synonyms: | tax | |
Related terms: | determine assessment | |
Similar spelling: |
ascus |