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Assess

  1. verb

    evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

    I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional

    Similar: measure, evaluate, valuate, appraise, value

  2. verb

    charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine

  3. verb

    set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)

    Similar: tax

Word family

assessment · assessable · assessed · assessing

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