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to assess
01
to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation
Transitive: to assess sth
Examples
The manager assesses employees' performance during quarterly reviews.
The teacher assesses students' understanding through quizzes and exams.
02
to calculate the price or cost of something for the purpose of fining, taxation, etc.
Transitive: to assess an asset or property
Examples
They hired an expert to assess the painting ’s value for insurance purposes.
The antique dealer spent hours assessing the worth of the old furniture.
03
to determine and assign the amount of a tax, fine, or other financial obligation to a person or property
Transitive: to assess a fee
Examples
The government assessed a property tax based on the land ’s current market value.
The city council assessed a fine on businesses that violated the new ordinance.
04
to impose a tax, fee, or levy on a person, property, or entity
Ditransitive: to assess a person or property a fee
Examples
Every resident in the community was assessed a fee for the new road project.
Empty properties are assessed at a higher rate to discourage vacancy.
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