assess

Từ điển American Heritage Dictionary 4th

as·sess (ə-sĕsʹ)tr.v. as·sessed, as·sess·ing, as·sess·es
1. To estimate the value of (property) for taxation.
2. To set or determine the amount of (a payment, such as a tax or fine).
3. To charge (a person or property) with a special payment, such as a tax or fine.
4. Sports. To charge (a foul or penalty) against a player, coach, or team.
5. To determine the value, significance, or extent of; appraise. See Synonyms at estimate. [Middle English assessen, from Old French assesser, from Latin assidēre, assess-, to sit by as an assistant judge : ad-, ad- + sedēre, to sit; See sed- in Indo-European Roots.] as·sessʹa·ble adj.

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  tax, measure, evaluate, valuate, appraise, value