assay
verb (used with object)
to examine or analyze.
assaying
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present participleof assay.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"The refined bullion is analysed to the highest levels of accuracy, on various methods of gold assaying," says James Jose, managing director at CGR.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2024
But Cult is assaying the livest of stories.
From Time ● Sep. 5, 2017
And unlike the authorities in Europe or Canada, the Secret Service has issued no reports of assaying $1 coins or looking for counterfeits.
From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2012
Now admittedly, assaying a defense of Mr. Weiner on this point is akin to being a Legal Aid lawywer on the night shift at Bronx Criminal Court.
From New York Times ● Jun. 10, 2011
I will now speak of the assaying of the metal alloys.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Georgius Agricola
