1. (

• measure ,
• evaluate ,
• valuate ,
• assess ,
• appraise ,
• value

) evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk" ;

2. (

• assess ,

) charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine ;

3. (

• tax ,
• assess

) set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) ;

4. (

• assess ,

) estimate the value of (property) for taxation; "Our house hasn't been assessed in years" ;