assess
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[edit] Etymology
From Old French assesser, from Medieval Latin assessare, originally the frequentative of Latin assessus, past participle of assidere.
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assess (third-person singular simple present assesses, present participle assessing, simple past and past participle assessed)
- (transitive) To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
- He assessed the situation.
- (transitive) 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.
- (transitive) 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.
[edit] Translations
to determine the value of
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to give or charge with
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to impose or subject to
