Dictionary definition · assess
verb
- evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of"I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
- charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
- set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
- estimate the value of (property) for taxation"Our house hasn't been assessed in years"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).