assay
/əˈseɪ/
verb
- To test or analyze a substance, especially metal or ore, to determine its quality or purity.
- They assayed the water to see if it was safe to drink.
- The company assayed the rock samples for gold content.
- The jeweler assayed the metal before making the ring.
- To examine or evaluate something carefully.
- The critic assayed the novel's themes in her review.
- The committee assayed the proposal before making a decision.
- She assayed the risks of starting a new business.
noun
- A test or analysis to determine the quality, purity, or content of a substance, especially metal or ore.
- An assay of the ancient coin revealed it contained silver.
- The gold assay showed the metal was 99.9% pure.
- The lab performed an assay on the soil sample to check for lead.
Synonyms