Definition of Assay
Assay
as·say


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to examine and assess to determine the quality and content of (e.g. metal or ore);

e.g. They had to assay the quality of the iron in order to determine its purity.

(noun)
the process of testing and examining a metal or ore to determine the ingredients and quality;

e.g. He sent in the chunk of ore to the lab for assay.

(verb)
to attempt;

e.g. He assayed a joke on her but she didn't think it was funny at all.



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