assess

Definition

  • verb: to make a judgment about (something)
  • verb: to determine the rate or amount of (as a tax)
  • synonyms: tax, levy, charged

Examples

  • The bank 'assesses' [=(more commonly) 'charges, imposes'] a fee for replacing lost credit cards.

  • The company was 'assessed' $12 million in fines for polluting the river.

  • The school will 'assess' [='evaluate'] the students' progress each year.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) until we had congressional approval. - Bob? - We should discuss privately. You're going to Brandenburg yourself? If his health continues to worsen... We'll assess as we get closer, but, no, I'll stay here if it looks dire. We should probably draft an appropriation in case we need to pay (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6