assay

noun

1
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.
2
an appraisal of the state of affairs
they made an assay of the contents
a check on its dependability under stress
3
a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
4
a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components

1
analyze (chemical substances)
2
make an effort or attempt
He tried to shake off his fears
The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps

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