Sekirov Dictionary

assay

/ˈæseɪ/

noun7

  1. Examination and determination; test.
  2. The qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something.
  3. The act or process of ascertaining the proportion of a particular metal in an ore or alloy; especially, the determination of the proportion of gold or silver in bullion or coin.
  4. Trial, attempt.
  5. The alloy or metal to be assayed.
  6. Tested purity or value.
  7. Trial by danger or by affliction; adventure; risk; hardship; state of being tried.

verb6

  1. To attempt (something).
  2. To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.).
  3. To try tasting, as food or drink.
  4. To affect.
  5. (no longer used) To try, attempt (to do something).
  6. (no longer used) To test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight.
forms

assayed · assaying · assayeth · assays · assayest

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