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assess

as·sess

US/əˈsɛs/ fairly common

verb

1.

place a value on; judge the worth of something

  • “I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional”
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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)

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4.

estimate the value of (property) for taxation

  • “Our house hasn”

Origin

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”).

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