ASSAY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ASSAY?

Need another word that means the same as “assay”? Find 40 synonyms and 30 related words for “assay” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Assay” are: check, evaluation, assessment, analysis, examination, test, trial, inspection, appraisal, investigation, scrutiny, probe, attempt, essay, seek, try, evaluate, assess, analyse, examine, inspect, appraise, investigate, scrutinize, strive, aim, venture, endeavour, set out, do one's best, do all one can, do one's utmost, make an effort, make every effort, spare no effort, give one's all, take it on oneself

Assay as a Noun

Definitions of "Assay" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “assay” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A procedure for measuring the biochemical or immunological activity of a sample.
• An appraisal of the state of affairs.
• 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.
• The testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality.
• 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.

Synonyms of "Assay" as a noun (12 Words)

analysis	The use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride’ instead of `the bride’s father. Samples are sent to the laboratory for analysis.
appraisal	The classification of someone or something with respect to its worth. An appraisal system.
assessment	The classification of someone or something with respect to its worth. The assessment of educational needs.
check	A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines resembling a checkerboard. A permanent check upon the growth or abuse of central authority.
evaluation	Act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of. The evaluation of each method.
examination	The action or process of conducting an examination. A medical examination is conducted without delay.
inspection	A formal or official examination. On closer inspection it looked like a fossil.
investigation	An inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities. He is under investigation for receiving illicit funds.
probe	An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment. There was a congressional probe into the scandal.
scrutiny	Critical observation or examination. Every aspect of local government was placed under scrutiny.
test	The act of undergoing testing. Researchers developed a test for the virus.
trial	The act of undergoing testing. A sample for ten days free trial.

Usage Examples of "Assay" as a noun

• They made an assay of the contents.
• Submission of plate for assay.
• Each assay was performed in duplicate.

Assay as a Verb

Definitions of "Assay" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “assay” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore.
• Analyze (chemical substances.
• Attempt.
• Make an effort or attempt.
• Determine the biochemical or immunological activity of (a sample.
• Examine (something) in order to assess its nature.

Synonyms of "Assay" as a verb (28 Words)

aim	Move into a desired direction of discourse. She had aimed the bottle at Gary s head.
analyse	Psychoanalyse someone. We need to analyse our results more clearly.
appraise	(of an official valuer) set a price on; value. I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional.
assess	Set the value of a tax, fine, etc., for (a person or property) at a specified level. Our house hasn t been assessed in years.
attempt	Make an effort or attempt. She attempted a comeback in 2001.
check	Write out a check on a bank account. Users who want privacy should check the box that prevents your files from being shared.
do all one can	Behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself.
do one's best	Carry on or function.
do one's utmost	Carry on or function.
endeavour	Attempt by employing effort. He is endeavouring to help the Third World.
essay	Make an effort or attempt. The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps.
evaluate	Evaluate or estimate the nature quality ability extent or significance of. How do you evaluate this grant proposal.
examine	Question or examine thoroughly and closely. The customs agent examined the baggage.
give one's all	Bestow.
inspect	Examine (someone or something) to ensure that they reach an official standard. Please inspect your father s will carefully.
investigate	Investigate scientifically. The district attorney s office investigated reports of possible irregularities.
make an effort	Make by shaping or bringing together constituents.
make every effort	Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages.
probe	Examine physically with or as if with a probe. What right had he to probe into her personal life.
scrutinize	Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. Customers were warned to scrutinize the small print.
seek	Try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of. They came here to seek shelter from biting winter winds.
set out	Insert (a nail or screw below the surface, as into a countersink.
spare no effort	Refrain from harming.
strive	Struggle or fight vigorously. We must strive to secure steady growth.
take it on oneself	Occupy or take on.
test	Put to the test as for its quality or give experimental use to. He tested positive for steroids during the race.
try	Test the limits of. They decided to try for another baby.
venture	Dare to do or say something that may be considered audacious (often used as a polite expression of hesitation or apology. She ventured out into the blizzard.

Usage Examples of "Assay" as a verb

• Stepping inside, I quickly assayed the clientele.
• I assayed a little joke of mine on him.
• The man who assayed gold was more than a technician.
• Cell contents were assayed for enzyme activity.

Associations of "Assay" (30 Words)

aluminum	A silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite.
amber	A honey yellow colour typical of amber. Amber eyes.
attempt	Make an effort or attempt. They made an attempt on his life.
auriferous	Containing gold. Not all the quartz veins are auriferous.
brass	A decorative object made of brass. The brass were consistently too loud.
bronze	Of the color of bronze. A bronze statue.
carat	A measure of the purity of gold pure gold being 24 carats. A half carat diamond ring.
check	A textile pattern of squares or crossed lines resembling a checkerboard. Phone us to check the availability of your chosen holiday.
chromium	A hard brittle multivalent metallic element; resistant to corrosion and tarnishing.
copper	A reddish brown colour like that of copper. Some iron hulls were sheathed with wood and then coppered.
diggings	Lodgings. Hills scarred with peat diggings.
escutcheon	A flat protective covering (on a door or wall etc) to prevent soiling by dirty fingers.
ferrous	(chiefly of metals) containing or consisting of iron.
filigree	Make filigree as with a precious metal. Filigree earrings.
foil	Cover or back with foil. The photographic film was wrapped in foil.
gild	Decorate with, or as if with, gold leaf or liquid gold. In 1436 he gilded and painted statues for Bruges Town Hall.
gold	Made from or covered with gold. Long aureate or golden hair.
grate	Reduce food to small shreds by rubbing it on a grater. Grate one s teeth in anger.
metal	A mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten. Being a metal aluminium readily conducts heat.
metallic	A paint fabric or colour with a metallic sheen. The strange metallic note of the meadow lark suggesting the clash of vibrant blades.
miner	Laborer who works in a mine. The miners were freed after spending four days trapped underground.
nickel	Plate with nickel. A button the size of a nickel.
oxide	A binary compound of oxygen with another element or group. Nitrogen oxide.
platinum	Greyish white or silvery like platinum. A platinum wig.
purity	Being undiluted or unmixed with extraneous material. White roses represent purity and innocence.
quarry	Extract stone or other materials from a quarry. Quarry marble.
railing	Material for making rails or rails collectively. Wrought iron railings.
specie	Coins collectively. The Bank of England in 1795 had held around 8 million in specie.
try	An act of trying something new or different to see if it is suitable effective or pleasant. They decided to try for another baby.
zinc	Coat iron with zinc or a zinc compound to prevent rust. The street lamps are adorned with tiny zinced crowns.