assess
verb (used with object)
to estimate officially the value of (property, income, etc.) as a basis for taxation.
assessed
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past participleof assess.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof assess.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
assessverb (used with object)to estimate officially the value of (property, income, etc.) as a basis for taxation.
Example Sentences
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“ETS maintains a comprehensive information security program that is regularly assessed by third parties,” said Christine Betaneli.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Buildings are assessed across a range of criteria, including design vision, innovation, sustainability, functionality, and the ability to delight users and visitors.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
At 16 weeks, the team assessed their energy expenditure using a flow-through metabolic chamber fitted to the treadmill.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
Cargoes for December delivery to Northeast Asia were assessed at $28.80 per million British thermal units, up from $15.30 on July 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
I closed my eyes and assessed its weight, bouncing it up and down a little.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
