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The correct spelling is assays.
How to pronounce assays
noun
Say it like: Ass-ays
The correct spelling is assays. Trial, attempt.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.Trial, attempt.
- 2.Examination and determination; test.
- 3.The qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something.
- 4.Trial by danger or by affliction; adventure; risk; hardship; state of being tried.
- 5.Tested purity or value.
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.
- 5.To affect.
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