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assess

verb

evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
A
Ends with
S
Contains
SS
Scrabble score
6
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

əˈsɛs

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

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

verb

  1. estimate the value of (property) for taxation

    “Our house hasn't been assessed in years”

verb

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

verb

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

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Example Sentences

I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
access all the factors when taking a risk
Our house hasn't been assessed in years

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