English to English noun
1 |
an appraisal of the state of affairs | | Example: they made an assay of the contents a check on its dependability under stress
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2 |
a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components | | source: wordnet30
3 |
a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance | | source: wordnet30
4 |
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. | | source: wordnet30
5 |
Trial; attempt; essay. | | source: webster1913 verb
6 |
analyze (chemical substances) | | source: wordnet30
7 |
make an effort or attempt | | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
8 |
To try; to attempt; to apply. | | source: webster1913
9 |
To attempt, try, or endeavor. | | source: webster1913
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