1. An appraisal of the state of affairs
   "they made an assay of the contents"
   - check 
2. A substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components 
3. A written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance 
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.

1. Analyse (chemical substances) 
2. Make an effort or attempt
   - try, seek, attempt, essay

Derived forms: assayed, assays, assaying

See also: assayer

Type of: act, analyse [Brit, Cdn], analyze [N. Amer], appraisal, assessment, canvas, canvass, examine, move, report, run, study, substance, test, trial, written report

Encyclopedia: Assay Assay, Indre-et-Loire

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