noun
assessor
uh-SEH-suh
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 notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to officially judge the value, quality, or extent of something.
Word Forms
assessors plural
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Etymology
From Old French assessour, from Latin assessor ("assistant judge, tax assessor").