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"Assay" Definition

noun

A bioassay.
A substance to be so analyzed.
An analysis or examination.
Archaic An attempt; an essay.
Qualitative or quantitative analysis of a metal or ore to determine its components.

verb-transitive

To attempt; try.
To bioassay.
To evaluate; assess: assayed the situation before taking action. See Synonyms at estimate.
To subject (a metal, for example) to chemical analysis so as to determine the strength or quality of its components.

verb-intransitive

To be shown by analysis to contain a certain proportion of usually precious metal.

verb

To analyze (as an ore) for one or more specific components.
To judge the worth of.
To prove up in an assay.

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