Assay
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British pronunciation/ɐsˈe‍ɪ/
American pronunciation/ˈæsi/

Definition & Meaning of "assay"

Assay
01

an appraisal of the state of affairs

02

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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The laboratory performed an assay to detect the concentration of the drug in the blood sample.
An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ( ELISA ) was conducted to measure antibody levels in the patients.
03

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

04

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

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Scientists assay soil samples to measure nutrient levels.
The laboratory will assay the purity of the gold before purchase.
02

make an effort or attempt

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