assess
/əˈsɛs/
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Also seen as: assesses · assessing · assessed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.
Verb
Examples
He assessed the situation.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
Verb
Examples
The referee assessed a penalty for delaying the game.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “assess” mean?
To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.
Is “assess” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.