assay
Nouns
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(n) an appraisal of the state of affairs
- they made an assay of the contents
- a check on its dependability under stress
- (n) a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
- (n) a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
- (n) a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.
Verbs
- (v) analyze (chemical substances)
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(v) make an effort or attempt
- He tried to shake off his fears
- The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
- The police attempted to stop the thief
- He sought to improve himself
- She always seeks to do good in the world