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

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

Given this restriction, financial assessors would discount the awards value by around 30%—so the award, on an annual basis, would be worth $158 million per year rather than the $230 million. —Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2024

The assessor determines the value of properties, which dictates how much a property owner pays in taxes. —Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 30 July 2024

Ultimately, the assessor would have to approve any agreement on taxes. —Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 25 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