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ASSESSABLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does assessable mean? 

ASSESSABLE (adjective)
  The adjective ASSESSABLE has 2 senses:

1. capable of being assessed especially for the purpose of taxationplay

2. capable of being considered carefullyplay

  Familiarity information: ASSESSABLE used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ASSESSABLE (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Capable of being assessed especially for the purpose of taxation

Similar:

nonexempt; taxable ((of goods or funds) subject to taxation)

Derivation:

assess (evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of)

assess (estimate the value of (property) for taxation)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Capable of being considered carefully

Context example:

the assessable qualities of art

Similar:

ponderable (capable of being weighed or considered)


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