What is the meaning of assess?

Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of.
- usage: "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk"
- synonyms: measure, evaluate, valuate, appraise, value
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.
- synonyms: tax
Estimate the value of (property) for taxation.
- usage: "Our house hasn't been assessed in years"

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