# assessor

/əˈsɛsɝ/ (US) · /ɐsˈɛsɐ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/assessor
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a person who checks if someone has followed the rules or met a standard. In law, this person often decides if a person is guilty or not.

For teachers: a person appointed to evaluate or determine the value, quality, or legality of something. In a legal context, refers to a person who presides over a trial or hearing to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant.

## Examples

- The assessor checked the building for safety issues.
- The independent assessor reviewed the evidence to ensure the trial was fair and followed the law.
- In many jurisdictions, the assessor holds significant power to interpret the law and make final determinations regarding the admissibility of evidence during a preliminary hearing.

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