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Assay
əˈseɪ
Assay definitions
noun
assay
assays
- the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality
"submission of plate for assay"
evaluation assessment analysis examination test trial check inspection appraisal investigation scrutiny probe- a procedure for measuring the biochemical or immunological activity of a sample
"each assay was performed in duplicate"
verb
assay
assayed
assaying
assays
- determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore)
"the man who assayed gold was more than a technician"
- determine the biochemical or immunological activity of (a sample)
"cell contents were assayed for enzyme activity"
- examine (something) in order to assess its nature
"stepping inside, I quickly assayed the clientele"
- attempt
"I assayed a little joke of mine on him"