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Engelsk substantiv: assay

1. assay (om erkjendelse) an appraisal of the state of affairs


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThey made an assay of the contents.
A check on its dependability under stress.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)check


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkappraisal, assessment


Mere spesifikke uttrykkApgar score, countercheck, double check, paternity test, stress test

2. assay (om masse eller substans) a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components


Mindre spesifikke uttrykksubstance

3. assay (om kommunikasjon) a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkreport, study, written report

4. assay (om handling) 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.


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkrun, test, trial


Mere spesifikke uttrykkbio-assay, bioassay, diagnostic assay, diagnostic test, ELISA, enzyme-linked-immunosorbent serologic assay, immunohistochemistry


Engelsk verb: assay

1. assay (om erkjendelse) analyze (chemical substances)


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkanalyse, analyze, canvas, canvass, examine, study


Mere spesifikke uttrykkbioassay

2. assay (om adferd) make an effort or attempt


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe 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.


Eksempler på anvendelseThey assay to move


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)attempt, essay, seek, try


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE


Mindre spesifikke uttrykkact, move


Mere spesifikke uttrykkadventure, 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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