Word of the Day:
assessor
What It Means
One who assesses a property for tax or insurance evaluation.
A specialist who assists the court in determining a matter.
A civil servant entrusted with checking the veracity of data and criteria used by a taxpayer to complete a tax return.
Assessor in Context
“On that day Karsfeld, the Princess Street jeweller, y'know, who acted as our jewellery assessor, forwards a proposal of the Hon. Mrs Straithwaite to insure a pearl necklace against theft.”
Did You Know?
From Middle English assessour, from Old French assessour, from Latin assessor (“assistant judge; assessor of taxes”). Cognate with French assesseur.
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