Synonyms of assay

assay 1 of 2

noun

ˈa-ˌsā 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• analysis
• investigation
• assessment
• inspection
• examination
• evaluation
• dissection
• anatomy
• breakdown
• diagnosis
• deconstruction
• anatomizing
• classification
• inventory
• cataloging
• indexing
• enumeration
• categorization
• tabulation
• codification
• scrutiny
• arrangement
• assortment
• reduction
• subdivision
• segmentation
• muster
• itemization
• division
• separation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• synthesis
• integration
• consolidation
• aggregation
• assimilation
• amalgamation
• unification
• agglomeration
• coalescence
• conglomeration

2

as in attempt

archaic an effort to do or accomplish something

the poem about a frustrated man's last assay at greatness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attempt
• try
• endeavor
• essay
• stab
• bid
• shot
• trial
• offer
• go
• pass
• fling
• crack
• undertaking
• bash
• whack
• struggle
• whirl
• striving
• trial and error
• throes

assay

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verb

a-ˈsā 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• analyze
• dissect
• assess
• examine
• diagnose
• investigate
• evaluate
• cut
• divide
• anatomize
• deconstruct
• index
• break down
• inspect
• catalog
• scrutinize
• classify
• tabulate
• segment
• codify
• enumerate
• reduce
• categorize
• subdivide
• order
• sort
• separate
• arrange
• schematize
• diagram
• assort

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• integrate
• synthesize
• aggregate
• consolidate
• conglomerate
• unify
• assimilate
• coalesce
• amalgamate
• agglomerate

2

as in to attempt

to make an effort to do

assaying the task of writing his autobiography

Synonyms & Similar Words

• attempt
• try
• strive
• essay
• shoot at
• endeavor
• seek
• work
• have a go at
• try one's hand (at)
• hope
• fight
• struggle
• undertake
• aim
• toil
• trouble
• strain
• take up
• aspire
• assume

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drop
• give up
• quit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of assay

Noun

The two technologies provide a new approach for non-destructive assay (NDA) testing. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026

So, as long as your tests involve one of the assays that Finch can handle, then there’s an additional step that can be performed by the system. — ArsTechnica, 19 May 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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