assess

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”). Cognate with Spanish asentar (“to settle”).

• (Received Pronunciation, General American) IPA^(key): /əˈsɛs/

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• (General Australian) IPA^(key): /əˈses/
• Rhymes: -ɛs

assess (third-person singular simple present assesses, present participle assessing, simple past and past participle assessed)

1. (transitive) To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate

   He assessed the situation.

2. (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.

3. (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.

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