| noun | an appraisal of the state of affairs “they made an assay of the contents” |
| noun | a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components |
| noun | a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance |
| 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. |
| verb | analyze (chemical substances) |
| verb | make an effort or attempt “He tried to shake off his fears” |
| check | verb | examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition |
| assay | verb | analyze (chemical substances) |
| assay | 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. |
| assayer | noun | an analyst who assays (performs chemical tests on) metals |
| try | noun | earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something |
| trier | noun | one who tries |
| attempt | noun | earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something |
| attempter | noun | one who tries |
| essay | noun | a tentative attempt |
| essayer | noun | one who tries |