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English noun: assay | |||
| 1. | assay (cognition) an appraisal of the state of affairs | ||
| Samples | They made an assay of the contents. A check on its dependability under stress. | ||
| Synonyms | check | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | appraisal, assessment | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | Apgar score, countercheck, double check, paternity test, stress test | ||
| 2. | assay (substance) a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | substance | ||
| 3. | assay (communication) a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | report, study, written report | ||
| 4. | assay (act) a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | run, test, trial | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bio-assay, bioassay, diagnostic assay, diagnostic test, ELISA, enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay, immunohistochemistry | ||
English verb: assay | |||
| 1. | assay (cognition) analyze (chemical substances) | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | analyse, analyze, canvas, canvass, examine, study | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | bioassay | ||
| 2. | assay (social) make an effort or attempt | ||
| Samples | 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. | ||
| Examples | They assay to move | ||
| Synonyms | attempt, essay, seek, try | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | act, move | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | adventure, chance, endeavor, endeavour, fight, gamble, give it a try, give it a try, give it a whirl, grope, have a go, hazard, lay on the line, pick up the gauntlet, put on the line, risk, risk, run a risk, strive, struggle, take a chance, take a dare, take chances | ||
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