Look up: assay

1. assay
   Type: Term Pronunciation: as′sā, ă-sā′ Definitions: 1. The quantitative or qualitative evaluation of a substance for impurities, toxicity, or other characteristics; the results of such an evaluation. 2. To examine; to subject to analysis. 3. Test of purity; trial.
   Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictio
   
   
2. Assay
   An assay is a test of the purity of an alloy. Official assay offices in London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh determine whether a piece qualifies for an appropriate hallmark .
   Found on http://www.braybrook.co.uk/jewellery-and
   
   
3. assay
   Analytic test or trial to ascertain the fineness, weight and consistency of precious or other metal in coin or bullion. An assay piece is one that has been assayed.
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10143
   
   
4. Assay
   A test for a specific chemical, microbe, or effect.
   Found on http://www.epa.gov/OCEPAterms/
   
   
5. assay
   Technique for measuring a biological response; a test.
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contrib
   
   
6. assay
   [n] - an appraisal of the state of affairs 2. [v] - analyze (chemical substances)
   Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio
   
   
7. Assay
   An independent qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the chemical elements contained in metals. LME contract specifications define the required purity and minimum assay that registered brands must meet.
   Found on http://www.lme.co.uk/glossary.html
   
   
8. Assay
   The testing of a metal to determine its degree of purity or to establish the constituents of an... <a target=_blank href='http://www.finance-glossary.com/terms/assay.htm?id=73&ginPtrCode=00000&PopupMode=false' title='Read full definition of assay'>more</a>
   Found on http://www.finance-glossary.com/pages/ho
   
   
9. Assay
   A quantitative determination of the metal in an ore or alloy. See also: Alloy, Ore.
   Found on http://www.diracdelta.co.uk/science/sour
   
   
10. Assay
    A biological test, measurement or analysis to determine whether compounds have the desired effect either in a living organism, outside an organism, or in an artificial environment.
    Found on http://www.combichemistry.com/medical-ch
    
    
11. Assay
    The compulsory process of testing the purity of metals. Take from the French word essayer - to test or try. All silversmiths are required to register their marks and details with an Assay Office and submit all work for examination. If the pure silver content is as represented the work is officially ...
    Found on http://www.langfords.com/isroot/langford
    
    
12. Assay
    Assay: An assay is an analysis done to determine: The presence of a substance and the amount of that substance. Thus, an assay may be done for example to determine the level of thyroid hormones in the blood of a person suspected of being hypothyroid (or hyperthyroid). The biological or pharmacologic...
    Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.
    
    
13. assay
    1 The testing of metals for purity of gold or silver content, carried out by an assay office or an institution such as a guild, according to standards set by the government. In Britain there are currently four active assay offices: London, Birmingham, Sheffield and Edinburgh, each with its own distinctive hallmark. 2 The term is also used to descri …
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contrib
    
    
14. Assay
    As·say' noun [ Old French asai , essai , trial, French essa . See Essay , noun ] 1. Trial; attempt; essay. [ Obsolete] Chaucer. « I am withal persuaded that it may prove much m...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/131
    
    
15. Assay
    As·say' transitive verb [ imperfect & past participle Assayed ; present participle & verbal noun Assaying .] [ Old French asaier , essaier , French essayer , from
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/131
    
    
16. Assay
    As·say' intransitive verb To attempt, try, or endeavor. [ Archaic. In this sense essay is now commonly used.] « She thrice assayed to speak. Dryden. »
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/132
    
    
17. assay
    <procedure> The determination of the amount of a particular constituent of a mixture or of the biological or pharmacological potency of a drug. ... (10 May 1997) ...
    Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona
    
    
18. assay
    noun a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web
    
    
19. 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.
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web
    
    
20. assay
    check noun an appraisal of the state of affairs; `they made an assay of the contents`; `a check on its dependability under stress`
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web
    
    
21. assay
    noun a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web
    
    
22. assay
    verb analyze (chemical substances)
    Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web
    
    
23. Assay
    Metal purity test to confirm that the metal meets the standards for trading on a commodities exchange (commodities exchange center).
    Found on http://www.duke.edu/~charvey/Classes/wpg
    
    
24. assay
    (as´a) determination of the purity of a substance or the amount of any particular constituent of a mixture.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
    
    
25. Assay
    • (n.) Tested purity or value. • (v.) To try; to attempt; to apply. • (n.) Trial; attempt; essay. • (n.) Trial by danger or by affliction; adventure; risk; hardship; state of being tried. • (n.) The alloy or metal to be assayed. • (v.) To affect. • (v.) To try tast...
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning