assessor
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.”
How to use assessor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to officially judge the value, quality, or extent of something.
Word forms
assessors plural
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An insurance _____ came to inspect the damaged roof.
Etymology
From Old French assessour, from Latin assessor ("assistant judge, tax assessor").
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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.