1. to evaluate or judge the quality, importance, or value of something
2. to determine the amount of a tax, fine, or charge
Usage: formal; legal

Examples

• The teacher will assess our projects next week.
• We need to assess the damage from the storm.
• The doctor assessed the patient’s condition carefully.
• The city will assess property taxes based on home values.
• It’s difficult to assess the true cost of the program.
• The committee assessed each proposal thoroughly.
• Insurance adjusters assess claims after accidents.