assay

Meanings

1. 1
   noun Trial, attempt.
2. 2
   noun Examination and determination; test.
3. 3
   noun The qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something.
4. 4
   noun Trial by danger or by affliction; adventure; risk; hardship; state of being tried.
5. 5
   noun Tested purity or value.
6. 6
   noun The act or process of ascertaining the proportion of a particular metal in an ore or alloy; especially, the determination of the proportion of gold or silver in bullion or coin.
7. 7
   noun The alloy or metal to be assayed.
8. 8
   verb To attempt (something).
9. 9
   verb To try, attempt (to do something).
10. 10
    verb To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.).
11. 11
    verb To test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight.
12. 12
    verb To affect.
13. 13
    verb To try tasting, as food or drink.