ASSAY

Definition of ASSAY

  1. (noun)an appraisal of the state of affairs
  2. (noun)a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
  3. (noun)a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
  4. (noun)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.
  5. (verb)analyze (chemical substances)
  6. (verb)make an effort or attempt