1
as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a metallurgist did an assay on the metal and determined it contained nickel
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1
as in to analyze
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
the company assayed a sample of the rock to see if it contained gold in quantities worth mining
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as in to attempt
to make an effort to do
assaying the task of writing his autobiography
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Recent Examples of assay
Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
These tests may include troponin, thyroid, parathyroid, and electrolyte assays, as well as many others.2
Talk to your healthcare provider about your biotin use before undergoing lab tests.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
Their startup is developing machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities that will automate the assaying process for minerals in situ (on site).
—Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Common testing methods include reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, viral culture and immunofluorescence assays.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
These tests may include troponin, thyroid, parathyroid, and electrolyte assays, as well as many others.2
Talk to your healthcare provider about your biotin use before undergoing lab tests.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
For example, cell viability assays measure the effect of a chemical on cell survival and growth.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
Their startup is developing machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities that will automate the assaying process for minerals in situ (on site).
—Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assay
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The intelligence analysis was first reported by the Washington Post.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Authorities were able to identify multiple people who were allegedly involved through search warrants, financial analysis and assistance from financial institutions, according to Wellington.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Unit 2 successfully achieved grid connection Recently, the project’s Unit 2 successfully achieved grid connection and full-load power generation at the first attempt, providing valuable engineering practice in support of China’s new-type power system development.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Democratic lawmakers in Virginia have sought to portray their redistricting plan as a response to Trump's push for Republican states to redraw their maps in an attempt to maintain a GOP majority in the House of Representatives.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Engineers analyze the information to confirm that the missile system performs exactly as expected.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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While there is little agreement about the addresses, there is broader agreement for a separate section of Senate Bill 325 that would create a new task force that would analyze how to handle large requests for information by using artificial intelligence.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who tries to pass will have our self-sacrificing heroes in the IRGC Navy and Army set their ships on fire.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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It customary for an air of mystery to surround the burials of drug lords in Mexico, something their supporters take advantage of to try to elevate them to legend.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Militaries always maintain secrecy amid armed conflicts, and journalists always gather information from a variety of sources, which in 2026 means scouring commercial satellite imagery and dissecting eyewitness videos to better understand the battlefield.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Geeta Gandbhir's The Perfect Neighbor does so by cleverly piecing together police body camera footage, interrogation video and audio from witness interviews to dissect two years of events that led to Owens' death and Lorincz's subsequent manslaughter conviction.—
Davi Merchan,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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Iranians have striven for democracy at least since 1906, when the Constitutional Revolution led to the establishment of our Parliament.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2026
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Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse Surrounded by the swirling storms of the Oklahoma Dust Bowl, Billie Jo is striving to survive after a terrible accident takes her mother’s life.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Validating the framework A Unitree G1 humanoid robot was used for experiential training to assess the framework’s impact.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The refs by the way did not assess a technical foul to KU for trying to start six players since Williams waved the walkons off before the actual tip.—
Gary Bedore
March 4,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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In an as-told-to essay for the Wall Street Journal, the H Is for Hawk actress spoke about her love of historical dramas and homes.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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During the last 45 years or so, additional sketches for the finale have surfaced, and a number of musicologists and composers have essayed completions of the movement.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Assay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assay. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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