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

Ask your assessor’s office which form is relevant to your specific situation. —Jeff Lazerson, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024

Advertisement Property taxes have not been paid on the Mulholland home since 2022, according to the county assessor’s office, and neighbors said that upkeep on the property appears to have declined in recent years. —Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2024

While all of this welcoming of the antichrist and baptism shenanigans are going on, the assessors are fully immersed in some serious remote viewing. —Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2024

The committee previously supported Jordan Marks' successful run for county assessor, recorder, clerk, and Janessa Goldbeck's unsuccessful run for county supervisor. —Andrew Keatts, Axios, 9 Oct. 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