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- [verb a-sey; noun as-ey, a-sey]
- /verb æˈseɪ; noun ˈæs eɪ, æˈseɪ/
- /əˈseɪ/
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- [verb a-sey; noun as-ey, a-sey]
- /verb æˈseɪ; noun ˈæs eɪ, æˈseɪ/
Definitions of assaying word
- verb with object assaying to examine or analyze: to assay a situation; to assay an event. 1
- verb with object assaying Metallurgy. to analyze (an ore, alloy, etc.) in order to determine the quantity of gold, silver, or other metal in it. 1
- verb with object assaying Pharmacology. to subject (a drug) to an analysis for the determination of its potency or composition. 1
- verb with object assaying to judge the quality of; assess; evaluate: to assay someone's efforts. 1
- verb with object assaying to try or test; put to trial: to assay one's strength; to assay one's debating abilities. 1
- verb with object assaying to attempt; try; essay: to assay a dance step. 1
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Origin of assaying
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Middle French; variant of essay
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Parts of speech for Assaying
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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assaying popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
assaying usage trend in Literature
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