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

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

Leland could escape, evil still lurks at every corner, and what of our assessors? —Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024

Once the first phase of renovations is completed and the Cook County tax assessor revalues the property at a higher value, the plan calls for the village to pay Sterling tax increment financing bonds on the increase in value and reimburse Sterling up to $96 million, according to documents. —Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2024

The assessor places higher values on commercial properties, only to see the Board of Review toss out its work and put the greater burden on residences. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 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