assay
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(verb) analyze (chemical substances) |
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Related Words: analyse, analyze, bioassay, examine, study |
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(noun) an appraisal of the state of affairs; "they made an assay of the contents"; "a check on its dependability under stress" |
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Synonyms: check, test |
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Related Words: Apgar score, Pap test, Papanicolaou test, Snellen test, appraisal, assessment, bioassay, biopsy, skin test, stress test |
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(verb) make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world" |
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Synonyms: attempt, essay, seek, try |
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Related Words: act, adventure, chance, endeavor, endeavour, fight, gamble, give it a try, give it a whirl, grope, hazard, lay on the line, move, pick up the gauntlet, put on the line, risk, run a risk, strive, struggle, take a chance, take a dare, take chances |
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