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Assessed vs Supposed - What's the difference?

assessed | supposed |

As verbs the difference between assessed and supposed

is that assessed is (assess) while supposed is (suppose).

As an adjective supposed is

presumed to be true, but without proof.

assessed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (assess)

  • 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

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    supposed

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (suppose)
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • Presumed to be true, but without proof
  • Jesus is the supposed son of God.
  • (with infinitive) Generally considered or expected.
  • ''The movie is supposed to be good.
  • (with infinitive) Having an obligation.
  • You are not supposed to smoke in the restaurant.'' [Note: this means, you are obliged ''not to smoke.]
    The phone is supposed to come with a manual.
  • (with infinitive) Intended.
  • The phone is supposed to save us time.

    Derived terms

    * supposedly * supposed to

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