Assess - Definition
assess
v 1: evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent,
or significance of; "I will have the family jewels
appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when
taking a risk" [syn: measure, evaluate, valuate,
assess, appraise, value]
2: charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax
or a fine
3: set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
[syn: tax, assess]
4: estimate the value of (property) for taxation; "Our house
hasn't been assessed in years"