Pronunciation: /əˈseɪ/
noun a test or analysis to determine the composition or quality of a substance
A1 The scientist conducted an assay to test the purity of the sample.
A2 The pharmacy technician performed an assay to measure the concentration of the medication.
B1 The laboratory technician analyzed the results of the assay to determine the presence of contaminants.
B2 The research team used a sophisticated assay technique to detect subtle changes in the protein structure.
C1 The assay results provided valuable insights into the biochemical processes occurring in the cells.
C2 The pharmaceutical company invested heavily in developing new assays for drug discovery.
verb to analyze or examine something in order to determine its quality or nature
A1 I will assay the new recipe before serving it to guests.
A2 She assayed the exam questions carefully before answering.
B1 The scientist assayed the samples to determine their composition.
B2 The jeweler assayed the gold to verify its purity.
C1 The archaeologist assayed the artifacts to date them accurately.
C2 The researcher assayed the data multiple times to ensure accuracy.
formal The scientist conducted an assay to determine the concentration of the compound in the sample.
informal The lab tech ran an assay to check the levels of the drug in the blood sample.
slang I heard they're doing an assay on that new supplement to see if it actually works.
figurative She performed a mental assay of her feelings before making a decision.
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