əˈses v.tr. 1 a
estimate the size or
quality of. b estimate the
value of (a property)
for taxation. 2 a (usu. foll. by on)
fix the
amount of (a
tax etc.)
and impose it on a
person or
community. b (usu. foll. by
in, at) fine or tax (a person, community, etc.) in or at a
specific amount (assessed
them at ø100). øøassessable adj. assessment n. [ME f. F assesser f. L assidere (as
AD-, sedere sit)]