Assess meaning

What does “assess” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“assess” is a verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of.

assess

verb

  1. 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”

  2. charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine

  3. set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)

    Synonymstax
  4. estimate the value of (property) for taxation

    “Our house hasn't been assessed in years”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University