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| as·sess [ ə séss ] (past and past participle as·sessed, present participle as·sess·ing, 3rd person present singular as·sess·es) |
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1. judge something: to examine something in order to judge or evaluate it
  not enough information to assess whether the event occurred
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2. determine amount: to calculate a value based on various factors
Insurance adjusters are assessing the damage.
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3. finance calculate value for tax: to calculate the value of something in order to establish how much tax must be paid
property assessed at $300,000
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4. law charge as amount: to present a demand for payment, e.g. of a fine or penalty
We were assessed $750 in court costs.
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| [15th century. < Old French assesser< Latin assess-, past participle of assidere "sit beside" < sedere "sit"] |
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| as·sess·a·ble adjective |
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