assays

'assays'

[assay.n.01] as in: an appraisal of the state of affairs

Examples:
they made an assay of the contents
a check on its dependability under stress

'assays'

[assay.n.02] as in: a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components

'assays'

[assay.n.03] as in: a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance

'assays'

[assay.n.04] as in: a quantitative or qualitative test of a substance (especially an ore or a drug) to determine its components; frequently used to test for the presence or concentration of infectious agents or antibodies etc.

'assays'

[assay.v.01] as in: analyze (chemical substances)

'assays'

[try.v.01] as in: make an effort or attempt

Examples:
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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