Definition of Assess

As`sess´
v. t.1.To value; to make a valuation or official estimate of for the purpose of taxation.
[imp. & p. p. Assessed ( ); p. pr. & vb. n. Assessing.]
2.To apportion a sum to be paid by (a person, a community, or an estate), in the nature of a tax, fine, etc.; to impose a tax upon (a person, an estate, or an income) according to a rate or apportionment.
3.To determine and impose a tax or fine upon (a person, community, estate, or income); to tax; as, the club assessed each member twenty-five cents.
4.To fix or determine the rate or amount of.


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