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assess
verb
Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
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əˈsɛs
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verb
Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
“I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional”
verb
Estimate the value of (property) for taxation
“Our house hasn't been assessed in years”
verb
Set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
verb
Charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
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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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