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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
Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The decrease is primarily due to lower sales of Sofia SARS Antigen assays and the wind-down of the U.S. donor screening business.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 16 July 2024
All samples were assayed using a 50g nominal weight fire assay with atomic absorption finish (Au-AA24) and multi-element four acid digest ICP-AES/ICP-MS method (ME-MS61).
—Sacramento Bee, 19 June 2024
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Noun
For completeness here, an assay report and the data that belongs to it is a foundational laboratory test that measures the amount or presence of a specific substance or other target entity.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
The decrease is primarily due to lower sales of Sofia SARS Antigen assays and the wind-down of the U.S. donor screening business.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
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
All samples were assayed using a 50g nominal weight fire assay with atomic absorption finish (Au-AA24) and multi-element four acid digest ICP-AES/ICP-MS method (ME-MS61).
—Sacramento Bee, 19 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assay
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Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The flight to gold in moments of market crisis draws on decades of evidence, according to an analysis co-authored by Harvey in 2020.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a spot in the NBA Playoffs after beating the Boston Celtics 118-112 Wednesday in a thrilling game defined by physicality and Boston’s unrelenting dedication to shooting the 3, setting a franchise record with 63 attempts.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Some Republicans have grown impatient with the administration’s attempts to dismantle agencies, programs, and contracts unilaterally by revoking funds.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Mar. 2025
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Creativity Can Be Your AI-Proof Superpower Sure, AI can analyze data much faster than any human, but true creativity?—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said this week that the FAA will use artificial intelligence to analyze data to look for similar danger areas.—
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15 Mar. 2025
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When Gordon tried to go on the outside, Quansah was able to block his cross.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, July 8, 2024, a federal appeals panel ruled to keep a 21-month prison sentence in place for the former Tennessee state senator who tried to withdraw his guilty plea on campaign finance law violations.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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For more on The White Lotus, sign up for The White Lotus Club, our subscriber-exclusive newsletter obsessing over, dissecting, and debating everything about season three.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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The program is just now getting introduced to the community, so bar owners will dissect it to see the pros and cons, said Chas Taipale, president of the West 7th Restaurant Bar and Retail Association.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
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Kyiv has been striving to prove its readiness for peace while stressing that no deal can succeed without American security guarantees to deter repeat Russian aggression.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Both China and Europe strive to be global leaders in the clean technology sector, for instance, and Chinese overproduction is threatening European industrial champions, particularly in the auto sector.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The group has dispatched crews to assess damage to homes and distributed checks between $800 to $12,000 for preliminary repairs and rent.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Teague said at a Chico City Council meeting in early February that the process of assessing the damage and planning for what’s left of the mansion could take years.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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Ashutosh Rana essays the role of Kaushal’s uncle, Maratha general Hambirrao Mohite, in the film.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Salmaan essays the lead role of Baskhar in Venky Atluri’s Lucky Baskhar.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Assay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assay. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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