Assay Definition
assay
noun
- an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
- a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
- a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
- 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.
verb
- analyze (chemical substances)
- 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" in song lyrics
See how assay is used in real songs:
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"The destined ill she must herself assay?"
William Shakespeare — A Lover's Complaint -
"how to write an assay"
AOL — AOL -
"oncotype assay"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with assay
Usage tips for "assay"
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