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assessor

/əˈsɛs.ər/
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Plural:assessors
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Adjective:assessorial
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assessor Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who calculates or estimates the monetary value of property, assets, or damages for the purpose of taxation or insurance.

Example

"The county tax assessor visited the neighborhood to determine the updated market value of the newly renovated homes."

2

An examiner or evaluator who judges the quality, proficiency, or performance of a person, organization, or work.

Example

"An external assessor observed the practical examination to ensure that all candidates were graded fairly."

3

A specialist or technical expert appointed to sit beside a judge or magistrate to provide advice on complex scientific, maritime, or legal matters.

Example

"In the maritime collision case, the judge was assisted by two nautical assessors with decades of seafaring experience."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French from Latin 'assessor', meaning 'an assistant judge', derived from 'assidere' ('to sit beside'), because Roman legal advisers sat beside magistrates during trials to help determine fines and taxes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Assessor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/assessor
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