ASSAY

Definition

1. verb analyze (chemical substances).
2. verb make an effort or attempt. — synonyms: try, seek, attempt, essay
3. noun an appraisal of the state of affairs. — synonyms: check
4. noun a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components.
5. noun a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance.
6. noun a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components.