assay
/əˈseɪ/
/əˈseɪ/
noun
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Trial, attempt.
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Examination and determination; test.
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The qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something.
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Trial by danger or by affliction; adventure; risk; hardship; state of being tried.
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Tested purity or value.
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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.
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The alloy or metal to be assayed.
verb
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To attempt (something).
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To try, attempt (to do something).
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To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.).
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To test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight.
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To affect.
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To try tasting, as food or drink.