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assay
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…
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noun
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.
noun
an appraisal of the state of affairs
“they made an assay of the contents”
noun
a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
noun
a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
verb
analyze (chemical substances)
verb
make an effort or attempt
“He tried to shake off his fears”
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they made an assay of the contents
a check on its dependability under stress
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
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