assessor

noun

as·​ses·​sor ə-ˈse-sər How to pronounce assessor (audio)
1
: an official who assists a judge or magistrate
2
: one that assesses
especially : an official who assesses property for taxation

Examples of assessor in a Sentence

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Property taxes fund government services provided by counties, townships, municipalities, school districts and other local government bodies, and are based on the market value of a property determined by an assessor’s office. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025 This could eventually lead to a shortage of experienced credit assessors with the expertise and judgement to handle complex applications. David Parker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 The Academy moved away from juries to sub-committees of seasoned industry assessors in the U.K., to give those in charge of finding the next cohort more time to evaluate applications. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024 Current assessor Cassandra Holbert Elston is seeking to unseat Figgs. Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for assessor

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of assessor was in the 14th century

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“Assessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assessor. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

assessor

noun
as·​ses·​sor ə-ˈses-ər How to pronounce assessor (audio)
: an official who assesses property for taxes

Legal Definition

assessor

noun
as·​ses·​sor ə-ˈse-sər How to pronounce assessor (audio)
1
: one appointed or elected to assist a judge or magistrate
especially : one with special knowledge of the subject to be decided see also master
2
: one that assesses
specifically : one that is authorized to assess property for taxation

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