assess
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assess
to appraise or evaluate; estimate value for tax purposes
Not to be confused with:
asses – more than one donkey or dolt
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as·sess
(ə-sĕs′)tr.v. as·sessed, as·sess·ing, as·sess·es
1. To determine the value, significance, or extent of; appraise. See Synonyms at estimate.
2. To estimate the value of (property) for taxation.
3. To set or determine the amount of (a payment, such as a tax or fine).
4.
a. To charge (a person or property) with a special payment, such as a tax or fine.
b. Sports To charge (a player, coach, or team) with a foul or penalty.
[Middle English assessen, from Old French assesser, from Latin assidēre, assess-, to sit by as an assistant judge : ad-, ad- + sedēre, to sit; see sed- in Indo-European roots.]
as·sess′a·ble adj.
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assess
(əˈsɛs)vb (tr)
1. to judge the worth, importance, etc, of; evaluate
2. (Banking & Finance) (foll by at) to estimate the value of (income, property, etc) for taxation purposes: the estate was assessed at three thousand pounds.
3. (Banking & Finance) to determine the amount of (a fine, tax, damages, etc)
4. (Banking & Finance) to impose a tax, fine, etc, on (a person or property)
[C15: from Old French assesser, from Latin assidēre to sit beside, from sedēre to sit]
asˈsessable adj
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as•sess
(əˈsɛs)v.t.
1. to estimate officially the value of (property) for tax purposes.
2. to determine the amount of (damages, a fine, etc.).
3. to impose a tax or other charge on:to assess members for painting the clubhouse.
4. to estimate or judge the value, character, etc., of; evaluate: to assess one's efforts.
[1400–50; late Middle English (< Middle French assesser) < Medieval Latin assessāre, as frequentative of Latin assidēre (see assize) or derivative of Latin assessor assessor]
as•sess′a•ble, adj.
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assess
Past participle: assessed
Gerund: assessing
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| Verb | 1. |  assess - evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk"grade, score, mark - assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation; "grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework" rate, value - estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans" pass judgment, evaluate, judge - form a critical opinion of; "I cannot judge some works of modern art"; "How do you evaluate this grant proposal?" "We shouldn't pass judgment on other people" assess - estimate the value of (property) for taxation; "Our house hasn't been assessed in years" standardise, standardize - evaluate by comparing with a standard reassess, reevaluate - revise or renew one's assessment censor - subject to political, religious, or moral censorship; "This magazine is censored by the government" praise - express approval of; "The parents praised their children for their academic performance" |
| 2. |  assess - charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine | |
| 3. |  assess - set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)assess - charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine | |
| 4. |  assess - estimate the value of (property) for taxation; "Our house hasn't been assessed in years"estimate, gauge, approximate, guess, judge - judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds" |
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assess
[əˈses] VT1. (= evaluate) [+ damage, property] → valorar, tasar; [+ situation etc] → valorar
how do you assess your chances now? → ¿cómo valora sus posibilidades ahora?
how do you assess your chances now? → ¿cómo valora sus posibilidades ahora?
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assess
(əˈses) verb1. to estimate or judge the quality or quantity of. Can you assess my chances of winning?evaluar
2. to estimate in order to calculate tax due on. My income has been assessed wrongly.evaluar, calcular
asˈsessment nounasˈsessor nounKernerman English Multilingual Dictionary © 2006-2013 K Dictionaries Ltd.