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
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Common testing methods include reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, viral culture and immunofluorescence assays.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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
This can then be used to produce high-assay, low-enrichment uranium (HALEU) fuel for small modular reactors (SMRs).
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Common testing methods include reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, viral culture and immunofluorescence assays.
—Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
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To blame the state for global economic shifts is a convenient political narrative, but a poor economic analysis.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
11 Apr. 2026
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Neither made any attempt to hide their contempt for the other from the media or the public.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Johnson, for example, shot poorly from the field on April 6, but Nickeil Alexander-Walker made seven 3s on 11 attempts for 36 points and a three-point Knicks margin of victory despite just eight Atlanta bench points.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the center of the standoff that has stretched throughout the week is Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which permits the CIA, National Security Agency, FBI and other agencies to collect and analyze vast amounts of overseas communications without a warrant.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The water will be collected and analyzed in order to determine the uranium concentration.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Pentagon has tried to revamp its famously slow and sclerotic acquisitions pipeline.—
Garrett M. Graff,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2026
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Atletico is at home to defend its 2-0 win from the first leg and try to make it to the last four of the European competition for the first time in nearly a decade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Another said the odor evoked the memory of dissecting a dead bird.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Daniels hasn’t shown the ability to consistently dissect defenses and win with accuracy from the pocket.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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Telemundo strives to stay out of the political fray, Garcia said.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The referee’s voice is heard rarely, even on channels and in publications that normally strive to find editorial balance and know that giving both sides of a story is fair and of interest to viewers, listeners and readers.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The gifts will also be used to assess how the public consumes the content.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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This is the sixth in a series of NFL Draft previews assessing the Broncos’ positional needs.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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The four-man group plays and sings with equal verve whether essaying its own engaging songs or classics by Bill Monroe, The Carter Family and The Stanley Brothers.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Playboy's spring issue, including Hale's full photo shoot and essay, hits newsstands in April.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Assay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assay. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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