assaying Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb analyze (chemical substances)
assay.
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verb make an effort or attempt
try; attempt; seek; essay; assay.
- He tried to shake off his fears
- The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps
- The police attempted to stop the thief
- He sought to improve himself
- She always seeks to do good in the world
WordNet
As*say"ing noun
Definitions
The act or process of testing, esp. of analyzing or examining metals and ores, to determine the proportion of pure metal.
