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| 1. | [ verb ] (chemistry) analyze (chemical substances) | |
| Related terms: | analyze bioassay | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an appraisal of the state of affairs | |
| Synonyms: | test check | |
| Examples: | "they made an assay of the contents" "a check on its dependability under stress" |
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| Related terms: | appraisal diagnostic_assay biopsy bioassay stress_test paternity_test Pap_test skin_test Snellen_test pregnancy_test Apgar_score countercheck check | |
| 3. | [ 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. | |
| Related terms: | test diagnostic_assay bioassay immunohistochemistry elisa | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (writing) a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance | |
| Related terms: | report | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components | |
| Related terms: | substance | |
| 6. | [ verb ] make an effort or attempt | |
| Synonyms: | try attempt seek essay | |
| Examples: | "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" |
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| Related terms: | act endeavor fight risk gamble grope give_it_a_whirl take_a_dare give_it_a_try test attempt essay trier | |
| Similar spelling: |
Asay ass Asa Asia ashy Asha asea Askey as ask ash |
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