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Textual thesaurus for "assay"

(noun) check

an appraisal of the state of affairs

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


(verb) essay, seek, attempt, try

make an effort or attempt

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