📖 Definitions of "Assaying"
verb
- 1
To attempt (something).
- 2
To try, attempt (to do something).
- 3
To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.).
- 4
To test the abilities of (someone) in combat; to fight.
noun
- 1
A trial by assay.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Assaying"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| attemptverb | To try. |
| tryverb | To attempt; to endeavour. Followed by infinitive. |
| seekverb | (ambitransitive) To try to find; to look for; to search for. |
| testverb | A challenge, trial. |
| essayverb | (publishing) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject. |
| checkverb | (transitive) To inspect; to examine. |
| dosingnoun | The administration of a dose |
| assizesnoun | (historical, law) The regional courts of England and Wales, which were replaced by the Crown Courts in 1971. |
| touchnoun | An act of touching, especially with the hand or finger. |
| essayingverb | An attempt; a try. |
| testingnoun | The act of conducting a test; trialing, proving. |
| experiencenoun | (usually uncountable) A collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge, opinions, and skills. |
| assizenoun | A session or inquiry made before a court or jury. |
| trialnoun | An occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are. |
| acid testnoun | (figuratively) A rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth of something. |
| approofnoun | (archaic) trial; proof; testimony; affirmation. |
| auditnoun | An independent review and examination of records and activities to assess the adequacy of system controls, to ensure compliance with established policies and operational procedures, and to recommend necessary changes in controls, policies, or procedures |
| arraigningverb | An arraignment. |
| probationnoun | A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met. |
| arraignverb | (with on, (archaic) for) To officially charge someone in a court of law. |
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