assays (verb)

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• as|say´er — as|say «uh SAY, AS ay», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to analyze (an ore or alloy) to find out the quantity of gold, silver, or other metal in it. 2. to make an assay of; try, test, or examine. 3. Archaic. to attempt. –v.i. to contain, as shown by… …   Useful english dictionary

• as|say´a|ble — as|say «uh SAY, AS ay», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to analyze (an ore or alloy) to find out the quantity of gold, silver, or other metal in it. 2. to make an assay of; try, test, or examine. 3. Archaic. to attempt. –v.i. to contain, as shown by… …   Useful english dictionary

• as|say — «uh SAY, AS ay», verb, noun. –v.t. 1. to analyze (an ore or alloy) to find out the quantity of gold, silver, or other metal in it. 2. to make an assay of; try, test, or examine. 3. Archaic. to attempt. –v.i. to contain, as shown by analysis, a… …   Useful english dictionary