Dictionary Check: assay
"assay" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
an appraisal of the state of affairs
Example:
"they made an assay of the contents"
noun
a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
noun
a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
noun
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)
verb
make an effort or attempt
Example:
"He tried to shake off his fears"
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