assess

US /əˈses/

UK /əˈses/

1.

evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of

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The committee will assess the damage caused by the storm.

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It's difficult to assess the impact of these changes.

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evaluate judge gauge rate appraise

2.

set the amount of (a tax, fine, or other payment) to be paid

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The property was assessed for tax purposes.

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The court assessed a fine of $500.

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levy impose charge fix set

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