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Definition of assessable
assessable
/əˈsɛsəbl/
as · sess · a · ble
assessable Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• adjective
1
Capable of being evaluated, measured, or estimated in quality, value, or extent.
Example
"The committee requested clearly defined, assessable learning outcomes for the new university curriculum."
2
Liable to be taxed, fined, or subjected to an official financial levy (especially of income or property).
Example
"Any capital gains earned from the sale of the property are considered assessable income for the fiscal year."
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Do not confuse 'assessable' (capable of being evaluated or taxed) with 'accessible' (able to be reached or entered).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 16th century from the verb 'assess'—rooted in Medieval Latin 'assessare' (to fix a tax), from Latin 'assidere' (to sit beside a judge to assist in valuation)—combined with the suffix '-able'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Assessable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/assessable