assay
To attemptTo attempt (something).
» The histologic assay showed that the sample contained cancerous cells.
mccarras · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
6 senses(transitive)To attempt (something).
versuchen, probieren
пыта́тьсяpytátʹsja
make an effort or attempt
(transitive)To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.).
analysieren
определя́ть пробуopredeljátʹ
To affect.
To try tasting, as food or drink.
(archaic, intransitive)To try, attempt (to do something).
(obsolete, transitive)To test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight.
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
4 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
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
assays, assaying, assayed, assayedSynonyms
4 synonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle