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
Samantha Bonsack, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
This can then be used to produce high-assay, low-enrichment uranium (HALEU) fuel for small modular reactors (SMRs).
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
Their startup is developing machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities that will automate the assaying process for minerals in situ (on site).
—Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This protocol allows manufacturers to align assays to the same biological target so, for instance, a TSH of 4 means the same thing, regardless of platform.
—Samantha Bonsack, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
This can then be used to produce high-assay, low-enrichment uranium (HALEU) fuel for small modular reactors (SMRs).
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
For example, cell viability assays measure the effect of a chemical on cell survival and growth.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
Their startup is developing machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities that will automate the assaying process for minerals in situ (on site).
—Greg Autry, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assay
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Legal professionals use Gemini for drafting, document summarization, legal research assistance, and analysis of documents that include text, tables, charts, and images.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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County type designations are based on a New York Times analysis of data from the Census, the National Center for Health Statistics, and other research.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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September 23 – October 22 A deeper feeling could interrupt your attempt to keep things light.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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It was followed by another attempt at deficit control, the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990, which quickly went down the fiscal memory hole.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Samples analyzed at Bordeaux University Hospital confirmed an outbreak of norovirus.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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This article was generated by the Bay Area Home Report Bot, software that analyzes home sales or other data and creates an article based on a template created by humans.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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But in the dark, Yara was just trying their best not to trip over young clumps of prickly pear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Authorities are trying to unravel what led two teenagers to open fire at the San Diego Islamic Center, killing three people before taking their own lives.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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On her debut album, the New York singer-songwriter combines bedroom-pop vulnerability and electronic flourishes to dissect the end of a decade-long relationship.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2026
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Feminist Substackers gleefully dissect tradwife pregnancy announcements and raw-milk misadventures.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Anyone who’s seen enough adaptations knows the difference between one that strives to apprehend the source material and one that feels derived from a Wikipedia summary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Markowicz directs from her original script, which blends drama and dark satire to broach issues of privilege, complex family relationships, inheritance, and how the elite strive to maintain polished appearances in a fast-paced, ever-changing world.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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When concerning online activity is flagged by the system, schools follow established processes to assess the situation, provide appropriate support, and involve families.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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On the other, some homes were assessed only for soot and ash.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The four-man group plays and sings with equal verve whether essaying its own engaging songs or classics by Bill Monroe, The Carter Family and The Stanley Brothers.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Playboy's spring issue, including Hale's full photo shoot and essay, hits newsstands in April.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Assay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assay. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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