assess

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
  2. verb charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
  3. verb set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)

Etymology

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”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

measure, evaluate, valuate, appraise, value

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