assay

/ɐsˈe‍ɪ/

/ˈæsi/

[noun] [verb]

Assay

[NOUN]

an appraisal of the state of affairs

synonyms : check

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.

a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance

a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components

to assay

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

analyze (chemical substances)

make an effort or attempt

synonyms : attempt

essay

seek

try

Examples

1. Assays are similar.

2. So that assay comes up in this type of work.

3. Antigen assays don't have that advantage.

4. They want a very sensitive assay.