assay
/ˈæsi/
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Definitions
Noun
an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress"
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; "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"
More General Terms
act
analyse
analyze
appraisal
assessment
canvas
canvass
examine
move
report
run
study
substance
test
trial
written report
More Specific Terms
adventure
Apgar score
bioassay
bio-assay
chance
countercheck
diagnostic assay
diagnostic test
double check
ELISA
endeavor
endeavour
enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay
fight
gamble
give it a try
give it a whirl
grope
have a go
hazard
immunohistochemistry
lay on the line
paternity test
pick up the gauntlet
put on the line
risk
run a risk
stress test
strive
struggle
take a chance
take a dare
take chances