verb

1. ASSESS, evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
2. ASSESS, estimate the value of (property) for taxation
3. ASSESS, set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
4. ASSESS, charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
5. ASSESS, to make a judgment about (something)
6. ASSESS, to officially say what the amount, value, or rate of (something) is
7. ASSESS, to tax or charge (someone or something) : to require (a person, business, etc.) to pay a particular amount of money

1. After the hurricane, officials assessed the town's need for aid.
2. We need to assess whether or not the system is working.
3. Damage to the boat was assessed at $5,000.