assessing

[uh-ses-ing]

noun

1. the act or process of estimating the value of property, income, etc., as a basis for taxation.

   Duties include the accurate listing and assessing of all properties, including legal ownership, mailing addresses, acreage, and assessed values.

2. the act or process of determining and levying an amount to be paid or charged.

   The penalties available to the Commissioner of Human Rights include the assessing of civil fines up to $50,000.

3. the act or process of estimating or judging the value, character, condition, progress, etc., of a person or thing.

   In the assessing of his own strengths and liabilities, he has probably discovered much about himself.

adjective

1. estimating, evaluating, or judging.

   In evaluating learning outcomes in early childhood education, it’s important to acknowledge the perspective of the assessing adult.

2. imposing a tax or other charge, or determining the amount of such a charge.

   If the amount remitted by any dealer is less than the amount of tax payable, the assessing authority shall serve the dealer with a notice of the outstanding balance.

Word History and Origins

Origin of assessing¹

First recorded in 1425–75; assess ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun senses; assess ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses

Example Sentences

Much like with its grilled cheeses, Chanel boots and the decline of the print industry, “The Devil Wears Prada” remains scarily prescient when it comes to assessing our culture.

From Salon

The impact on a population's living conditions is another factor in assessing the proportionality of Israel's overall response.

From BBC

"Our team is assessing everything to ensure the space remains safe, secure, and welcoming for everyone," the spokesperson added.

From BBC

A spokesperson for the Information Commissioner's Office said: "Jaguar Land Rover has reported an incident and we are assessing the information provided."

From BBC

OpenAI said that for assessing acute distress "expert input will guide this feature to support trust between parents and teens".

From BBC

Related Words

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• determine 
• estimate 
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• gauge 
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