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assay
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verb
analyze (chemical substances)
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noun
(= check)
an appraisal of the state of affairs
they made an assay of the contents
a check on its dependability under stress
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noun
a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
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noun
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
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noun
a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
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verb
(= try, seek, attempt, essay)
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
tray
Noun
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A big plate for many people; a wide, long, flat thing that people put food on.
Take some food from the tray and put it on your plate.
Put the plates on the tray and move them to the other room.