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assess - What does it mean?

Definition of 'assess'

English

Verb

(es)
  • To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
  • He assessed the situation.
  • To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
  • The referee assessed a penalty for delaying the game.
    A $10.00 late fee will be assessed on all overdue accounts.
  • 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.

    Derived terms

    * assessability * assessable * assessably * assessment (rel-mid3) * overassess * overassessment * unassessability * unassessable (rel-mid3) * unassessably * underassess * underassessment (rel-bottom)

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