assessor

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an official who evaluates property for the purpose of taxing it

Etymology

From Middle English assessour, from Old French assessour, from Latin assessor (“assistant judge; assessor of taxes”). Cognate with French assesseur.

In classic literature

Synonyms

tax assessor

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