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Verb
/ˈaˌsā/,/aˈsā/,
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assays, plural;
  1. Determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore)

  2. Determine the biochemical or immunological activity of (a sample)
    • - cell contents were assayed for enzyme activity
  3. Examine (something) in order to assess its nature
    • - stepping inside, I quickly assayed the clientele
  4. Attempt
    • - I assayed a little joke of mine on him
Noun
  1. The testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality
    • - submission of plate for assay
  2. A procedure for measuring the biochemical or immunological activity of a sample
    • - each assay was performed in duplicate
    • - the results of sequential assay of serum were analyzed
    • - immunofluorescence assay
  1. (assay) an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
  2. (assay) analyze (chemical substances)
  3. (assay) a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
  4. (assay) try: 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"
  5. (assay) a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
  6. (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 infectious agents or antibodies etc.
  7. 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. ...
  8. (assay) trial, attempt, essay; the qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something; To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.); To test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight; To attempt, to try
  9. (Assay) Analyzing a metal for its gold or silver content.
  10. (assay) A chemical test performed on a sample of ores or minerals to determine the amount of valuable metals contained.
  11. (assay) A technique (test) for measuring a biological response or for determining characteristics such as composition, purity, activity, and weight.
  12. (assay) Analytic test or trial to ascertain the fineness, weight and consistency of precious or other metal in coin or bullion. An assay piece is one that has been assayed.
  13. (Assay) To analyze the proportions of metals in an ore; to test an ore or mineral for composition, purity, weight, or other properties of commercial interest.
  14. (assay (AS-say)) A laboratory test to find and measure the amount of a specific substance.
  15. (assay) Analysis to determine the presence, absence, or quantity of one or more components
  16. (Assay) A description of the yield/quality characteristics of a mineral such as oil. The term also refers to the procedure for determining the quality of the oil.
  17. An assay is a test of the purity of an alloy. A tiny piece of metal is scraped from the piece and the percentage of gold or silver is determined. Official assay offices determine whether a piece qualifies for an appropriate hallmark.
  18. (Assay) the testing of a precious metal to determine its purity.
  19. (Assay) A test to determine the concentration of a substance.
  20. (Assay) A test for a specific chemical, microbe, or effect.
  21. (Assay) A test undertaken to find the metallic content of a coin.
  22. (assay) to analyze and determine the purity of metal.
  23. (assay) The determination of the amount of a particular constituent of a mixture or of the biological or pharmacological potency of a drug, or in laboratory testing of a urine collection in which the various porphyrins are noted and used in diagnosis of a particular type of porphyria.
  24. (Assay) The scientific evaluation of gold. An assayer evaluates gold through chemical analysis, weight, and other means, to determine its fineness or purity.
  25. (assay) 1. To test or evaluate.