assay
Trial, attemptTrial, attempt.
» The histologic assay showed that the sample contained cancerous cells.
Meaning
7 sensesTrial, attempt.
Versuch, Prüfung, Test
о́пытópyt, испыта́ниеispytánije
Examination and determination; test.
The qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something.
Assay, Analyse, Untersuchung
про́баpróba
Trial by danger or by affliction; adventure; risk; hardship; state of being tried.
Tested purity or value.
The act or process of ascertaining the proportion of a particular metal in an ore or alloy; especially, the determination of the proportion of gold or silver in bullion or coin.
The alloy or metal to be assayed.
- 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.
- an appraisal of the state of affairs
- a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
- a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
Examples
3 sentencesThe histologic assay showed that the sample contained cancerous cells.
She was elated by the molybdenum assay of the ore sample from her claim.
The rapid COVID test was positive, but the serological assay was negative.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 2
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Origin
From Middle English assay (noun) and assayen (verb), from Anglo-Norman assai (noun) and AnFrom Middle English assay (noun) and assayen (verb), from Anglo-Norman assai (noun) and Anglo-Norman assaier (verb), from Old French essai. Doublet of essay.
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Forms
plural: assaysSynonyms
1 synonyms- an appraisal of the state of affairs:check