1. (v.) To make a valuation for the purpose of taxation; to evaluate; as to assess damages\.

2. (v.) To apportion a sum to be paid by (a person, a community, or an estate), in the nature of a tax, fine, etc.; to impose a tax upon (a person, an estate, or an income) according to a rate or apportionment.

3. (v.) To determine and impose a tax or fine upon (a person, community, estate, or income); to tax; as, the club assessed each member twenty-five cents.

4. (v.) To fix or determine the rate or amount of.

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