1. (noun) assay, check
an appraisal of the state of affairs
Synonyms: impediment, baulk, cheque, stay, confirmation, bridle, tick, hitch, chip, handicap, assay, stoppage, balk, check, check-out procedure, bank check, tab, chit, curb, halt, deterrent, check mark, hinderance, hindrance, substantiation, stop, arrest, verification, checkout
2. (noun) assay
a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
Synonyms: check
3. (noun) assay
a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
Synonyms: check
4. (verb) assay
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.
Synonyms: check
5. (verb) assay
analyze (chemical substances)
Synonyms: try, essay, seek, attempt
6. (verb) try, seek, attempt, essay, assay
make an effort or attempt
Synonyms: attempt, examine, search, stress, adjudicate, strain, essay, seek, look for, assay, try out, try, prove, test, try on, taste, hear, set about, undertake, sample, judge, render
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