Assay

Word: Assay

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To analyze or test.

Synonyms: Analysis or appraisal.

Antonyms: N/a.

Helpful hints to remember: See below.

Sentences:

• “It's a failure of national vision when you regard children as weapons, and talents as materials you can mine, assay, and fabricate for profit and defense.”
• The ELISA, or Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, is the most common form of HIV testing used today.
• While most politicians were nervous, Adam was overjoyed since he knew the assay results would redeem him.
• Question: Can you identify which definition of “assay” is used in each of the above sentences?