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Assay
01
a careful examination or assessment, often used in literary, philosophical, or strategic contexts
Examples
His essay was an assay of modern political anxieties.
The general 's report included an assay of enemy morale.
02
a test that measures the presence, amount, or activity of a specific substance in a sample, often used in scientific and medical research
Examples
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 specimen submitted for testing to identify its chemical or material composition
Examples
The technician placed the assay into the spectrometer.
Each assay was labeled and stored for further testing.
to assay
01
to analyze or test a substance, typically in a laboratory setting, to determine its components or qualities
Examples
Scientists assay soil samples to measure nutrient levels.
The laboratory will assay the purity of the gold before purchase.
02
to try something
Examples
He assayed a response, unsure if it would satisfy the panel.
She assayed the climb despite the worsening weather.
