assess

Signification

1. To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
2. To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
3. To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity.

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/əˈsɛs/

Étymologie

From Middle English assessen, from Old French assesser, from Medieval Latin assessare, originally the frequentative of Latin assessus, past participle of assidēre, from ad (“to, towards, at”) + sedeō (“sit; settle down”). Cognate with Spanish asentar (“to settle”).