Meaning of assess

(verb) 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"

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

(noun) caterpillar of numerous moths characterized by a dense coat of woolly hairs; feed on plants and some are destructive pests

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