Meaning of assay
Definition of assay
(noun)
an
appraisal
of the
state
of affairs; "they
made
an
assay
of the contents"; "a
check
on its
dependability
under
stress"
a
substance
that is undergoing an
analysis
of its components
a
written
report
of the results of an
analysis
of the
composition
of
some
substance
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.
(verb)
analyze
(chemical substances)
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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