Unscramble assay

Definition of assay

noun:

• an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents", "a check on its dependability under stress". Synonyms: check.
• 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..

verb:

• analyze (chemical substances).
• make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears", "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps", "The police attempted to stop the thief", "He sought to improve himself", "She always seeks to do good in the world". Synonyms: attempt, essay, seek, try.

Related words

adventure, bioassay, chance, countercheck, endeavor, endeavour, fight, gamble, grope, hazard, risk, strive, struggle.

Words nearby

assam, essay.

Rhymes with

brassy, cassie, chassis, classy, glassy, grassy, lassie, sassy, tallahassee.