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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.

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51Թ 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
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Really for us it’s about looking at each game and assessing the development that went into the game — the gameplay experience.

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After assessing that opportunity in addition to a handful of other job offers, Sunseri decided to share a locker room with his pal once more.

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On Thursday morning, state and local officials said they were reviewing and assessing the memo, and that comments would be forthcoming.

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As the Trump administration threatens federal funding, Metro is assessing what allocations could be vulnerable and if cuts could affect the 2028 Olympics.

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The Charity Commission has said it was "aware of concerns" over Sentebale's governance, adding: "We are assessing the issues to determine the appropriate regulatory steps."

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