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Assess vs Optimize - What's the difference?

assess | optimize |

In lang=en terms the difference between assess and optimize

is that assess is to calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity while optimize is to become optimal.

As verbs the difference between assess and optimize

is that assess is to determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate while optimize is (originally|intransitive) to act optimistically or as an optimist.

assess

English

Verb

(es)
  • To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate
  • He assessed the situation.
  • To impose or charge, especially as punishment for an infraction.
  • The referee assessed a penalty for delaying the game.
    A $10.00 late fee will be assessed on all overdue accounts.
  • To calculate and demand (the tax money due) from a person or entity.
  • Once you've submitted a tax return, the Tax Department will assess the amount of tax you still owe.

    Derived terms

    * assessability * assessable * assessably * assessment * overassess * overassessment * unassessability * unassessable * unassessably * underassess * underassessment

    Anagrams

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    optimize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * optimise (UK )

    Verb

    (optimiz)
  • (originally) To act optimistically or as an optimist.
  • To make (something) optimal.
  • To make (something) more efficient, such as a computer program.
  • To become optimal.
  • Synonyms

    * (to make optimal) perfect * (to make more efficient) enhance, hone, improve, perfect