Assay ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Assay ( verb )

1. To test or examine (something) in order to determine its nature, properties, or quality.
2. To make an attempt to do something.

Origin:

Middle english (in the senses "test the purity of (a metal)" and "make an attempt"): from old french essayer, based on late latin exagium, from exagare "weigh out".

Examples:

1. The scientists assayed the soil for contaminants.
2. He assayed to climb the mountain but failed.
3. The company assayed the ore to determine its gold content.
4. The company assayed the ore to determine its gold content.
5. The company assayed the ore to determine its gold content.

(As a noun)

Assay ( noun )

1. To test or examine (something) in order to determine its nature, properties, or quality.
2. To make an attempt to do something.

Origin:

Middle english (in the senses "test the purity of (a metal)" and "make an attempt"): from old french essayer, based on late latin exagium, from exagare "weigh out".

Examples:

1. The scientists assayed the soil for contaminants.
2. He assayed to climb the mountain but failed.
3. The company assayed the ore to determine its gold content.
4. The company assayed the ore to determine its gold content.
5. The company assayed the ore to determine its gold content.