Assess
/ΙΛsΙs/
The meaning and definition of Assess, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
βHe assessed the situation.β
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To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
βA $10.00 late fee will be assessed on all overdue accounts.β
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Origin
From Old French assesser, from Latin assessare.
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