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colony
Noun
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A colony is a place that is settled by people from another place.
The Amana Colonies in Iowa were settled by people from New York and Germany
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A group of organisms of same or different species living together in close association.
An ant colony is a large group of ants that live together
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