assayed

[uh-seyd]

assayed Definition

• 1. to examine or analyze something in order to determine its quality or composition
• 2. to attempt or try something, especially something difficult

Using assayed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "assayed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The lab will assay the sample for purity.

• Example

  He assayed his skills against the best in the world.

• Example

  She assayed a new recipe for the first time.

assayed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for assayed

• analyze
• evaluate
• test
• attempt
• try

Phrases with assayed

• assay office

  a place where precious metals are tested and stamped with their quality and purity

  Example

  The goldsmith took his jewelry to the assay office to be tested and hallmarked.

• assay ton

  a unit of weight used for precious metals, equal to 29.1667 grams

  Example

  The gold was sold by the assay ton, which is equivalent to 32.15 troy ounces.

• assay balance

  a sensitive scale used to weigh small amounts of precious metals

  Example

  The assay balance was calibrated to measure weights as small as one-tenth of a milligram.

Origins of assayed

from Old French 'essai', meaning 'trial'

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Summary: assayed in Brief

To 'assay' [uh-seyd] means to examine or analyze something to determine its quality or composition, or to attempt or try something, especially something difficult. Examples include 'The lab will assay the sample for purity' and 'She assayed a new recipe for the first time.' The term extends into phrases like 'assay office,' a place where precious metals are tested and stamped with their quality and purity.