assess assess /əˈsɛs/

verb

1. () Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of  ( valuate , value , appraise , assess , evaluate , measure )
   evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
    I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
   I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
    Access all the factors when taking a risk
   access all the factors when taking a risk
   
2. Estimate the value of (property) for taxation  ( assess )
   estimate the value of (property) for taxation
    Our house hasn't been assessed in years
   Our house hasn't been assessed in years
   
3. Set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)  ( assess , tax )
   set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
   
4. Charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine  ( assess )
   charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine