assess
Meaning
- (transitive) To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.
- (transitive) To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
- (transitive) To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity.
Synonyms
think well of
think highly of
have a high regard for
Translations
évaluer
avaliar
valutare
evaluar
schätzen
avaluarFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈsɛs/
Etymology
In summary
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”).
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