assess
/əˈsɛs/ verb B2- To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate. · He assessed the situation.· An insurance adjuster will assess the damage.
- To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction. · The referee assessed a penalty for delaying the game.· A $10.00 late fee will be assessed on all overdue accounts.
- To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity. · Once you've submitted a tax return, the Tax Department will assess the amount of tax you still owe.
He/she/it assesses · Past assessed · Past participle assessed · -ing form assessing
Verb forms
- Base form
- assess
- He/she/it
- assesses
- Past
- assessed
- Past participle
- assessed
- -ing form
- assessing
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Recognizing this inherent cognitive vulnerability has prompted a widespread reevaluation of how legal professionals conduct interviews and assess the reliability of human perception.
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