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Assess

//əˈsɛs// verb

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Verb

1
To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate. transitive
"He assessed the situation."
2
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of wordnet
3
To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction. transitive
"The referee assessed a penalty for delaying the game."
4
estimate the value of (property) for taxation wordnet
5
To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity. transitive
"Once you've submitted a tax return, the Tax Department will assess the amount of tax you still owe."

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6
set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) wordnet
7
charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English assessen, from Old French assesser, from Medieval Latin assessare, originally the frequentative of Latin assessus, past participle of assidēre, from ad (“to, towards, at”) + sedeō (“sit; settle down”). Cognate with Spanish asentar (“to settle”).

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