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

Each person completed a detailed questionnaire assessing depressive symptoms.

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However, legal experts said it is clear the two sides remain far apart in assessing the value of the case.

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Back in Britain, Stephanie Martin, who coordinates a BAS-linked project assessing whale numbers, said the diminished US polar science presence meant "opportunities" for the UK and others.

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Economists are assessing the impact of the central bank’s decision to lower rates by 50 basis points, bringing the total reduction in the official cash rate to 300 basis points since mid-2024.

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Prices are up more than 50% over the year to date and investors will be assessing the sustainability of the rally.

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Related Words

• appraise 
• check 
• determine 
• estimate 
• fix 
• gauge 
• judge 
• weigh