1. people who evaluate or determine the value, quality, or importance of something
2. officials who determine the value of property for taxation purposes
Usage: legal; administrative
3. people who grade or evaluate academic work, tests, or qualifications
Usage: educational

Examples

• The tax assessors visited the neighborhood to evaluate property values.
• Independent assessors reviewed the insurance claims after the storm.
• The university hired external assessors to grade the final examinations.
• Property assessors must complete specialized training before certification.
• The assessors determined that the building’s value had increased significantly.
• Academic assessors use strict criteria when evaluating student portfolios.
• Local assessors work closely with the county tax office.