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Assay
01
an appraisal of the state of affairs
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a test that measures the presence, amount, or activity of a specific substance in a sample, often used in scientific and medical research
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a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
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a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
to assay
01
to analyze or test a substance, typically in a laboratory setting, to determine its components or qualities
02
make an effort or attempt
Example
Researchers used an assay to determine the potency of the new antibiotic.
The laboratory performed an assay to detect the concentration of the drug in the blood sample.
The gold content in the ore was determined through a precise assay process.
Assays are crucial in developing vaccines by identifying effective concentrations of antigens.
The chemical assay displayed positive levels of glucose in the patient's blood, indicative of diabetes.
