nounπShareTrial, attempt."Her first assay at baking bread resulted in a dense, hard loaf, but she learned from her mistakes. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareExamination and determination; test."The lab performed an assay of the water sample to check for contaminants. "sciencetechnicalindustrybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something."The lab technician performed an assay on the water sample to check for lead contamination. "chemistrysciencesubstancematerialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTrial by danger or by affliction; adventure; risk; hardship; state of being tried."The mountain climb was a true assay of their endurance and courage, pushing them to their physical and mental limits. "sufferingconditioneventsituationqualitycharacterbeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareTested purity or value."The gold miner sent a sample of ore to the lab for an assay to determine its gold content. "valuebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or process of ascertaining the proportion of a particular metal in an ore or alloy; especially, the determination of the proportion of gold or silver in bullion or coin."The jeweler performed an assay on the old gold coin to determine its purity and value. "materialsubstancechemistryscienceindustrybusinessvalueChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe alloy or metal to be assayed."The goldsmith carefully examined the assay before beginning work on the ring. "materialsubstancechemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt (something)."He knew it was a difficult climb, but he would still assay to reach the mountain's peak. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try, attempt (to do something)."Before making a big purchase, I'll assay different options to see which one best fits my budget. "actionplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.)."The geologist will assay the rock sample to determine the amount of gold it contains. "materialsubstancechemistryindustrysciencevaluetechnicalbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight."The knights assayed each other with blunted swords to determine who would be the king's champion. "actionmilitarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo affect."The loud music from the party assayed my ability to concentrate on studying. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try tasting, as food or drink."Before adding more salt, the chef will assay the soup to check its flavor. "fooddrinksensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
