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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
technology
Noun
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Technology is the tools, equipment, and activities that come from scientific knowledge.
Modern technology such as computers, robots, and wireless communications, can reduce the cost of doing business. (can make the cost smaller.)
The 1800s saw a gradual development (growth in small steps) of new technologies in farming and transportation.