assay

• Nom désignant une analyse détaillée, un examen ou une évaluation d'une substance, d'une situation ou d'un état de fait, souvent utilisé dans des contextes scientifiques, médicaux ou techniques pour déterminer la composition ou la qualité.

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.

   évaluation d'une situation

   • 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.

   Synonymesanalysisappraisalassessmentestimationevaluationexamination

2. Substance under analysisC1formal

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

   Substance analysée

   • 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.

   Synonymessamplespecimen

3. Written analysis reportC1formal

   A formal document detailing the results of a compositional analysis.

   rapport d'analyse

   • 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.

   Synonymesanalysisassessmentevaluationreport

4. Quantitative or qualitative testC1formal

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

   Essai (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.

   Synonymesanalysisassessmentcheckevaluationexaminationinspectionscreeningtest

• Verbe signifiant analyser ou tester la composition ou la qualité d'une substance, en particulier un métal ou un minerai, ou tenter de faire quelque chose.

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.

   Analyser une substance

   • 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.

   Synonymesanalyzeappraiseassesscheckevaluateexaminetest

2. Attempt or tryC2formal

   To make an effort or attempt to do something.

   tenter, essayer

   • 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.

   Synonymesattemptendeavoressayseekstrivetryundertakeventure

3. Evaluate or appraiseC1formal

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

   évaluer ou apprécier

   • 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.

   Synonymesanalyzeappraiseassessestimateevaluateexaminejudgeratetestweigh

   Antonymesdisregardignoreneglect