释义 |
as·sess·ment \əˈsesmənt also aˈ-\ noun (-s) 1. a. : a valuation of property usually for the purpose of taxation b. : a valuation and an adjudging of the sum to be levied on property 2. : the act of assessing : the act of apportioning or determining an amount to be paid < an assessment of damages > 3. : an appraisal or evaluation (as of merit) < a critical assessment of the composer's work > 4. a. : a specific charge or tax determined upon by assessing : amount assessed b. : the entire plan or scheme fixed upon for charging or taxing 5. a. (1) : an apportionment of an amount subscribed for stock into successive installments (2) : one of these installments b. : a demand by a company for payment of the remainder or part of the remainder of the price of stock not yet fully paid for — called also call c. (1) : a demand made under various statutory provisions upon holders of stock in a bank for proportional contribution to make good capital losses (2) : a similar demand on holders of other kinds of stock d. : a levy variable in amount collected by insurance companies from certificate or policy holders in order to meet their obligations e. : a levy made by an American political party on appointive officers for campaign expenses f. : a levy made on members of an organization (as a club or union) for a special purpose not covered by dues |