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as·sess (ə-sĕś)

[Middle English assessen, from Old French assesser, from Latin assidēre, assess-, to sit by as an assistant judge, ad-, ad-, + sedēre, to sit.]

transitive verb: -sessed, -sess·ing, -sess·es. 

  1. To estimate the value of (property) for taxation.
  2. To set or determine the amount of (a payment, such as a tax or fine).
  3. To charge (a person or property) with a special payment, such as a tax or fine.
  4. Sports To charge a player, coach, or team with (a foul or penalty).
  5. To determine the value, significance, or extent of; appraise. See synonyms at estimate

derivatives

as·sesśa·ble
adjective