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assess
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1. To estimate the value of (property) for taxation.
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2. To set or determine the amount of (a payment, such as a tax or fine).
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3. To charge (a person or property) with a special payment, such as a tax or fine.
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4. Sports To charge a player, coach, or team with (a foul or penalty).
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5. To determine the value, significance, or extent of; appraise. See Synonyms at estimate.
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6. What we have got to assess is the value of the deal against the dislocation or whatever of any potential comments from the regulators.
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7. The second thing they must guess/assess is their faith in you to do accomplish something of a similar magnitude to the comps, generally expressed as a percentage. posted by redbarren at 6: 27 PM
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8. "The first thing you have to assess is why did you lose," he said.