Definition of "assess" []

• To estimate the value of (property) for taxation. (verb-transitive)
• To set or determine the amount of (a payment, such as a tax or fine). (verb-transitive)
• To charge (a person or property) with a special payment, such as a tax or fine. (verb-transitive)
• Sports To charge a player, coach, or team with (a foul or penalty). (verb-transitive)
• To determine the value, significance, or extent of; appraise. See Synonyms at estimate. (verb-transitive)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "What we have got to assess is the value of the deal against the dislocation or whatever of any potential comments from the regulators."
• "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"
• ""The first thing you have to assess is why did you lose," he said."