assay

US /æsˈeɪ/
UK /æsˈeɪ/
1.

Test

the testing of a metal or ore to determine its ingredients and quality.

:
submission of plate for assay
1.

Test

determine the content or quality of (a metal or ore).

:
the man who assayed gold was more than a technician
2.

Test

attempt.

:
I assayed a little joke of mine on him