assay
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/əˈseɪ, ˈaseɪ/
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Universal
the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality:submission of plate for assay [count noun] a procedure for measuring the biochemical or immunological activity of a sample: each assay was performed in duplicate
1determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore): the man who assayed gold was more than a technician determine the biochemical or immunological activity of (a sample): cell contents were assayed for enzyme activity examine (something) in order to assess its nature:stepping inside, I quickly assayed the clientele
2 archaic attempt:I assayed a little joke of mine on him