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assess Definition

as·sess (ə ses′)

transitive verb

  1. to set an estimated value on (property, etc.) for taxation
  2. to set the amount of (a tax, a fine, damages, etc.)
  3. to impose a fine, tax, or special payment on (a person or property)
  4. to impose (an amount) as a fine, tax, etc.
  5. to estimate or determine the significance, importance, or value of; evaluate

Etymology: ME assessen < OFr assesser < ML assessare, to impose a tax, set a rate < L assessus, pp. of assidere, to sit beside, assist in the office of judge < ad-, to + sedere, to sit

assess Related Forms
as·sess′·able adjective
assess Synonyms

assess

v.

  1. To tax

    charge, exact, impose; see tax 1.

  2. To estimate

    judge, appraise, evaluate; see estimate 1, value 2.

assess Law Definition

v

  1. To determine the value of something, especially of real estate for property tax purposes. See also appraise.
  2. To establish the amount of, and then charge, a fine, taxes, or another payment.
  3. To require stockholders and partners to fill the need for additional capital by making additional contributions to their corporation or partnership.
assess Usage Examples

Object

  • impact: The trial has been to assess the impact of moving from a " passengers booked " to " value " based scheme.
  • effectiveness: This is a pilot study to assess the effectiveness of these reduced team sizes.
  • extent: A final evaluation will assess the extent to which the project has met its intended aims and delivered its outcomes.
  • suitability: Those with mobility impairments are encouraged to visit to assess suitability prior to making their application.
  • risk: Risk management: How to assess risks, how to reduce risk, how to manage risk.
  • coursework: Assessed coursework is set which accounts for 15 % of the final exam mark.

Preposition: on

  • basis: The Group Project will be assessed on the basis of a live presentation with a strict time limit.

Subject

  • coursework: In first year all modules will be assessed by coursework only.
  • essay: Assessment The module is assessed by a coursework essay ( 50 % ) and an examination ( 50 % ).
  • examination: In that case the student will be assessed by a written examination in the language in question by the ninth week of Trinity term.
  • assignment: The course is assessed by assignments and examples of how you have used your newly-developed skills in your everyday work.
  • combination: You will normally be assessed by a combination of coursework and exams.

Used with why or when

  • which: I am trying to identify what approach other audit functions use to assess which projects to include in the audit universe.

Present participle complement

  • accord: Everyone who applies is assessed according to their needs to see how independent they are.

Preposition: in

  • accordance: History is assessed in accordance with the school's assessment policy.

Preposition: by

  • coursework: In first year all modules will be assessed by coursework only.
  • essay: Assessment The module is assessed by a coursework essay ( 50 % ) and an examination ( 50 % ).
  • examination: In that case the student will be assessed by a written examination in the language in question by the ninth week of Trinity term.
  • assignment: The course is assessed by assignments and examples of how you have used your newly-developed skills in your everyday work.
  • combination: You will normally be assessed by a combination of coursework and exams.