assessing
[ uh-ses-ing ]
/ əˈsɛs ɪŋ /
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noun
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.
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.
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
estimating, evaluating, or judging: In evaluating learning outcomes in early childhood education, it’s important to acknowledge the perspective of the assessing adult.
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.
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