English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
noun

assessor

uh-SEH-suh

Assessor (noun) means a person whose job is to evaluate the value of property, damage, or a claim, especially for tax or insurance purposes. Example: “An insurance assessor came to inspect the damaged roof.”

noun
1
A person whose job is to evaluate the value of property, damage, or a claim, especially for tax or insurance purposes.
"An insurance assessor came to inspect the damaged roof."
2
An expert who assists a court, panel, or examiner in judging a matter.
"The exam board appointed an outside assessor to check the marking."

How to use assessor

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to officially judge the value, quality, or extent of something.

Word forms

assessors plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “assessor” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

An insurance _____ came to inspect the damaged roof.

Etymology

From Old French assessour, from Latin assessor ("assistant judge, tax assessor").

Origin: Latin

tax assessor

Rhymes for assessor

See all rhymes for assessor →

Frequently asked questions

What does “assessor” mean?

The word “assessor” means a person whose job is to evaluate the value of property, damage, or a claim, especially for tax or insurance purposes. In plain terms, someone whose job is to officially judge the value, quality, or extent of something.

How do you pronounce “assessor”?

“Assessor” is pronounced uh-SEH-suh (/əˈsɛsɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “assessor” in a sentence?

Here is “assessor” used in a sentence: “An insurance assessor came to inspect the damaged roof.”

What part of speech is “assessor”?

“Assessor” is a noun.

Where does the word “assessor” come from?

The word “assessor” comes from Latin. From Old French assessour, from Latin assessor ("assistant judge, tax assessor").

How many meanings does “assessor” have?

“Assessor” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person whose job is to evaluate the value of property, damage, or a claim, especially for tax or insurance purposes.

Definitions: FreeDict original editorial