1. assay - noun
· an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
Synonym(s): check
Hypernym(s): appraisal, assessment
2. assay - noun
· a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
Hypernym(s): substance
3. assay - noun
· a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
Hypernym(s): report, study, written_report
4. assay - 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.
5. assay - verb
· analyze (chemical substances)
Hypernym(s): analyze, analyse, study, examine, canvass
6. assay - verb
· 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"
Synonym(s): try, seek, attempt, essay
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