1. past tense and past participle of assess; evaluated or judged the value, quality, or importance of something
2. determined the amount of tax, fee, or penalty to be paid
Usage: financial; legal

Examples

• The teacher assessed each student’s performance on the project.
• The property was assessed at $300,000 for tax purposes.
• Doctors assessed the patient’s condition after the surgery.
• The damage from the storm was assessed by insurance adjusters.
• Students will be assessed on their understanding of the material.
• The city assessed a fine for the parking violation.
• Experts assessed the authenticity of the ancient artifact.