1
as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a metallurgist did an assay on the metal and determined it contained nickel
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1
as in to analyze
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
the company assayed a sample of the rock to see if it contained gold in quantities worth mining
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as in to attempt
to make an effort to do
assaying the task of writing his autobiography
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Recent Examples of assay
Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
Even the fanciest genetic sequencers, chemical assays, and data analytics may simply state the obvious: Eat better, quit smoking, reduce stress.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2015
Michael Greshko, Scientific American, 24 July 2024
To recall how youths assayed the Beatles/Stones rivalry is to be reminded that when rock and roll was in its juvenescence, youths interrelated with their music heroes in a way that today seems scarcely fathomable.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 16 July 2024
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Noun
Additional continuous chip channel and reconnaissance sample assay results are pending.
—Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
Even the fanciest genetic sequencers, chemical assays, and data analytics may simply state the obvious: Eat better, quit smoking, reduce stress.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2015
Verb
The 950-pound rover could navigate treacherous lunar terrain to reach a site of interest, assay the soil’s ice content with three-foot-deep drilling and then move on to another location to do it all again.
—Michael Greshko, Scientific American, 24 July 2024
To recall how youths assayed the Beatles/Stones rivalry is to be reminded that when rock and roll was in its juvenescence, youths interrelated with their music heroes in a way that today seems scarcely fathomable.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 16 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assay
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But notably, even a slight increase in that threshold would have meant Florida got no federal assistance for the tornado spree in Tallahassee last year, or the rain bomb that flooded Fort Lauderdale in 2023, a Herald analysis found.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Patrick Moorhead, founder and CEO of analysis firm Moor Insights & Strategy, thinks Apple could feasibly shift some iPhone production to the US in five years.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Searching for the source of the gunfire, police came upon Baker, who said he and his friend had been fired on during a holdup attempt, and the friend, Hudson, had been wounded.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
4 June 2025
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The 15-year-old competitive swimmer from Angleton, Texas, went through aggressive chemo and radiation in an attempt to shrink the avocado-sized tumor.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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This includes the Dialogue Agent, which allows both data teams and non-technical users to interact with structured data through natural language queries, and the Explanation Agent, which analyzes query results and provides clear, summarized insights.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
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The 2009 study analyzed how honeybees are affected by low doses of cocaine.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Measure a neighbor’s trampoline or try one out in a sporting goods store to get a better idea of the best size for you.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Falling in love is a beautiful process, but try not to ignore the hurdles that come along the way.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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With a career that spanned 70 years, there are no shortage of facts about Frank Lloyd Wright to dissect.—
Carrie Hojnicki,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
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Neu, who worked for Payton in personnel in 2006 with the Saints and then again from 2014-15 as New Orleans’ quarterbacks coach, has spent plenty of time the past few months breaking down film of Bryant in an effort to dissect Illinois’ offense.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
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This leads them to strive to inspire others, creating a virtuous cycle that perpetually increases engagement, a sense of purpose, and more.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The album’s 11 tracks don’t strive to be confessional, just open.—
Janine Schaults,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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Your team can assess each item by its cost to the organization, the risk of inaction and the potential upside.—
David James,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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At the hospital, a team of emergency and pediatric doctors assessed the situation.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2025
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Kapoor essays the role of a cop who has been trying to catch the thief for a long time.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Akshay Kumar plays Nair while R Madhavan essays the role of his opposing lawyer in the film.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Assay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assay. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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