evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional; access all the factors when taking a risk

[ Syn: measure , evaluate , valuate , appraise , value ]

charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine

set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)

[ Syn: tax ]

estimate the value of (property) for taxation; Our house hasn't been assessed in years'