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Another word for assay

NOUN

  1. A procedure that ascertains effectiveness, value, proper function, or other quality

    See also:

    investigate

  2. A trying to do or make something

    See also:

    try

VERB

  1. To subject to a procedure that ascertains effectiveness, value, proper function, or other quality

    Idiom:

    put to the proof (or test)

    make trial of

    bring to the test

    See also:

    investigate

  2. To make a judgment as to the worth or value of

    Idiom:

    take the measure of

    See also:

    value

  3. To make an attempt to do or make

    Idiom:

    take-a-crack-at

    make a stab at

    have (or take) a whack at

    have (or make) (or take) a shot at

    have a go at

    See also:

    try

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Another word for assay

VERB

  1. See also:

    examine

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Sentence Examples

  • The method is sometimes employed in the assay of gold.

  • The assay of an ore for gold or silver consists of two operations.

  • Pieces are cut out for assay, and the bars are then ready for rolling.

  • Helena is delightfully situated with Mt Helena as a background in the hollow of the Prickly Pear valley, a rich agricultural region surrounded by rolling hills and lofty mountains, and contains many fine buildings, including the state capitol, county court house, the Montana club house, high school, the cathedral of St Helena, a federal building, and the United States assay office.

  • In 1864 a public assay office was established.

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