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

Cunha was arrested at his home in Brookline — where his father is listed as an owner of the $1.8 million, six-bedroom residence, according to the Brookline assessor’s records. —Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2025

Live Crews improve containment on Palisades, Eaton fires; some residents allowed to return Once approved, the assessor’s office will reassess your property. —Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025

Return the form to the assessor’s office within 12 months of the date of loss (or sometimes later, if the county allows). —Jon Coupal, Orange County Register, 17 Jan. 2025

The county assessor's office will reassess your property's value, typically reducing it to the land value only until reconstruction is complete. —Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025

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