assay

• Substantiv für eine gründliche Untersuchung, Analyse oder Bewertung eines Stoffes, einer Situation oder eines Sachverhalts, häufig in wissenschaftlichen, medizinischen oder technischen Kontexten zur Bestimmung von Zusammensetzung oder Qualität.

A noun referring to a detailed analysis, examination, or appraisal of a substance, situation, or state of affairs, often used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts to determine composition or quality.

1. Appraisal of a situationC1formal

   An evaluation or assessment of the current state of affairs.

   Beurteilung der Lage

   • The manager gave an assay of the company's financial health.
   • We need a thorough assay of the political climate before acting.
   • His assay of the team's morale was surprisingly accurate.

   Synonymeanalysisappraisalassessmentestimationevaluationexamination

2. Substance under analysisC1formal

   A material or substance that is being examined to determine its composition or quality.

   Analyseprobe

   • The lab received a new assay of ore for testing.
   • Each assay of the drug was carefully cataloged.
   • The assay of the soil revealed high levels of nutrients.

   Synonymesamplespecimen

3. Written analysis reportC1formal

   A formal document detailing the results of a compositional analysis.

   Analysebericht

   • The chemist submitted the assay to the regulatory board.
   • The assay included a breakdown of all trace elements.
   • We reviewed the assay before approving the shipment.

   Synonymeanalysisassessmentevaluationreport

4. Quantitative or qualitative testC1formal

   A procedure to determine the components or properties of a substance, often used for ores, drugs, or infectious agents.

   Analyse

   • The assay confirmed the presence of gold in the sample.
   • A blood assay was performed to detect antibodies.
   • The drug assay showed a high concentration of the active ingredient.

   Synonymeanalysisassessmentcheckevaluationexaminationinspectionscreeningtest

• Prüfen oder analysieren der Zusammensetzung oder Qualität eines Stoffes, besonders von Metall oder Erz; auch versuchen, etwas zu tun oder jemanden auf die Probe stellen.

A verb meaning to test or analyze the composition or quality of a substance, especially metal or ore, or to attempt or try something.

1. C1formalscientific

   To examine or analyze a substance, such as an ore or drug, to determine its composition or quality.

   Eine Substanz analysieren

   • The lab technician assayed the gold ore to determine its purity.
   • They assayed the new drug to check for contaminants.
   • The chemist assayed the water sample for heavy metals.

   Synonymeanalyzeappraiseassesscheckevaluateexaminetest

2. Attempt or tryC2formal

   To make an effort or attempt to do something.

   Versuchen

   • He assayed to climb the mountain despite the storm.
   • She assayed a difficult piece of music on the piano.
   • They assayed to solve the complex equation.

   Synonymeattemptendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

3. Evaluate or appraiseC1formal

   To assess or appraise a situation, condition, or value.

   Bewerten

   • The manager assayed the current state of the project.
   • We need to assay the risks before making a decision.
   • The committee assayed the proposal's potential impact.

   Synonymeanalyzeappraiseassessestimateevaluateexaminejudgeratetestweigh

   Antonymedisregardignoreneglect