assessor

noun

as·​ses·​sor ə-ˈse-sər 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

On the one hand, then, there is her persuasive idea that science is a social act with many assessors; on the other is the view that no one hypothesis can win, and that the truth is best available in a composite of theories and ideas. —Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024

Cyber Essentials certification itself is in the form of a self-assessment questionnaire, which is examined by a Cyber Essentials assessor. —Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

During that time the assessor, uh, assesses other aspects of Aaryan than his parental prowess. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2024

As the Cook County assessor’s office finalizes the 2024 assessment, where are the public maps by city ward and city neighborhood that show taxpayers the new reality? —George Cardenas, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

assessor

noun

as·​ses·​sor ə-ˈses-ər 

: an official who assesses property for taxes

Legal Definition

assessor

noun

as·​ses·​sor ə-ˈse-sər 

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