Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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assay | Yes | No | Yes | No |
appraisal | Yes | No | No | No |
assay (noun) | appraisal (noun) |
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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. | an expert estimation of the quality, quantity, and other characteristics of someone or something |
an appraisal of the state of affairs | the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth |
a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance | a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) |
a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components |
assay (verb) | appraisal (verb) |
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analyze (chemical substances) | |
make an effort or attempt |