assaying
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assayed, past participle; assays, 3rd person singular present; assaying, present participle; assayed, past tense;
/ˈaˌsā/,/aˈsā/,
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assayed, past participle; assays, 3rd person singular present; assaying, present participle; assayed, past tense;
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Determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore)
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Determine the biochemical or immunological activity of (a sample)
- - cell contents were assayed for enzyme activity
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Examine (something) in order to assess its nature
- - stepping inside, I quickly assayed the clientele
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Attempt
- - I assayed a little joke of mine on him
Web Definitions:
- An assay is a procedure in molecular biology for testing or measuring the activity of a drug or biochemical in an organism or organic sample. A quantitative assay may also measure the amount of a substance in a sample. ...
- (ASSAYED) [ Deut.4: 34; 1 Sam.17:39; Acts 9: 26 and 10: 7] - attempted; tried; endeavored.
- The process of determining the fineness or the constituents of a metal or alloy.
- Testing alloys, bullion and ores to determine the proportions of precious metal content.
- The process in which a piece is examined to determine the amount of precious metal contained. This examination is conducted at a legally appointed assayer's office to insure compliance with legal standards and the piece is officially stamped or hallmarked upon completion.