assess
verb (used with object)
to estimate officially the value of (property, income, etc.) as a basis for taxation.
assesses
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present tense formof assess (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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"The National Intelligence Service currently assesses that Kim Ju Ae is being groomed as the successor and understands she has a younger sibling of unknown gender," the agency said, reaffirming its conclusion on succession.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
The county assesses the property as farmland worth $20,008, but estimates its market value is $2.9 million.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Shares of Meta Platforms have seen choppy trading on Wednesday as Wall Street assesses the implications of the social-media company’s settlement in a closely watched legal battle over child safety.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
Others, however, expect the BOK to pause as it assesses the impact of the July hike and the weak recovery in consumer spending, before tightening again in October or November to curb price growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Mom assesses a shriveled turnip, squeezing as she rotates it.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
