assay

assays assayed assaying
Noun
1. an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
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2. a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
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3. a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
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4. 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.
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Verb
1. analyze (chemical substances)
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2. 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"
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