Meaning & Definition of Assay in English

1. An appraisal of the state of affairs

• "They made an assay of the contents"

• "A check on its dependability under stress"

2. A substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components

3. A written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance

4. 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.

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"

• "The police attempted to stop the thief"

• "He sought to improve himself"

• "She always seeks to do good in the world"