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ASSAY

(noun, verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Assay.

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Assay - as a noun

An appraisal of the state of affairs

Example: "They made an assay of the contents"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appraisal13assessment12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components

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

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.

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
run3test4trial5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Assay - as a verb

Analyze (chemical substances)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
analyse10analyze19canvass12examine16study9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The scientist conducted an assay to determine the purity of the sample."
"The assay revealed high levels of contamination in the water sample."
"The company performed an assay to test the effectiveness of the new drug."
"The assay showed promising results in the early stages of testing."
"A reliable assay can help diagnose diseases accurately."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is ASSAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is ASSAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assay is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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