eng: assay

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Meaning
means	(noun) an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress" assay, check
means	(noun) a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components assay
means	(noun) a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance assay
means	(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. assay
means	(verb) analyze (chemical substances) assay
means	(verb) make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world" seek, attempt, assay, try, essay