assess
To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.
Verb 3 meanings
To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.
“He assessed the situation.”
To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
“The referee assessed a penalty for delaying the game.”
To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity.
“Once you've submitted a tax return, the Tax Department will assess the amount of tax you still owe.”
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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ASSESS at a glance
ASSESS has 6 letters and scores 6 points in Scrabble (A 1 + S 1 + S 1 + E 1 + S 1 + S 1) and 6 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,226 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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