"assessing" in the verb sense
1. measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
"I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
"access all the factors when taking a risk"
2. assess
charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine
3. tax, assess
set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)
4. assess
estimate the value of (property) for taxation
"Our house hasn't been assessed in years"
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