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assay Definition
(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
.
(v)
analyze
(
chemical
substances
)
(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
"
assay Synonyms
assay
attempt
check
essay
seek
try
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