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as in analysis
the separation and identification of the parts of a whole
a metallurgist did an assay on the metal and determined it contained nickel
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as in to analyze
to identify and examine the basic elements or parts of (something) especially for discovering interrelationships
the company assayed a sample of the rock to see if it contained gold in quantities worth mining
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as in to attempt
to make an effort to do
assaying the task of writing his autobiography
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Recent Examples of assay
Matthew Binnicker, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
Some are from things like the Seer’s technology, or with sequencing assays, instruments built by Illumina and Element.
—Nicholas St. Fleur, STAT, 5 July 2024
Sacramento Bee, 19 June 2024
Gold is assayed using a 50-gram of -75 micron-size pulp is fire assayed and finished by ICP-AES analysis to detect content between 0.01 and 10.0 ppm.
—Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
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For example, a person infected with West Nile virus may also test positive by IgM assays for St. Louis encephalitis or dengue.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024
Some are from things like the Seer’s technology, or with sequencing assays, instruments built by Illumina and Element.
—Nicholas St. Fleur, STAT, 5 July 2024
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All samples were assayed using a 50g nominal weight fire assay with atomic absorption finish (Au-AA24) and multi-element four acid digest ICP-AES/ICP-MS method (ME-MS61).
—Sacramento Bee, 19 June 2024
Gold is assayed using a 50-gram of -75 micron-size pulp is fire assayed and finished by ICP-AES analysis to detect content between 0.01 and 10.0 ppm.
—Kansas City Star, 28 May 2024
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With comprehensive data analysis, doctors can offer more targeted care and improve health outcomes.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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This analysis of an innovative proposition is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Witkoff was with Trump during the apparent second assassination attempt on his life, telling NBC that Secret Service agents dived on Trump and got him off his Florida golf course in under 20 seconds.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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As a part of the settlement, the false electors acknowledged their actions were used in an attempt to overturn an election.Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2024
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Collecting and organizing this data is just the start of the challenge; the real challenge is finding the time, opportunity, and tools for instructors to analyze this data to produce better student outcomes.Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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There isn’t any need to analyze the details of Sunday’s 35-14 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, which dropped the Giants to 2-12 overall, 0-8 at home and matched a franchise record with nine straight losses.Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Among other suggestions, prosecutors say, victims should be wary of people who try to move conversations to encrypted instant messaging apps such as Whatsapp, Signal and others.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Seattle is reportedly trying to acquire young infielders this winter.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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To get robots to perform even relatively simple tasks, such as tying shoelaces, requires the labors of scientists who have dissected every step in the operation; trainers must then employ tedious repetition to program these steps.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Or that Baker Mayfield surgically dissected their defense with four touchdown passes.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Callas always strived to make opera more accessible to the masses, and Larraín hopes to achieve the same with this film.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Talented golfer with disability strives to compete in able-bodied tournaments Kipp Popert has ascended to the summit of the disability golf world.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Its mice and rat control service includes a comprehensive inspection to assess the extent of an infestation and the vulnerabilities of the home.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a room decorated to look like a bar, Gemini 2 quickly assessed several wine bottles in view, providing geographical information, details of taste characteristics, and pricing sourced from the web.Will Knight, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Wizard of Oz alphabetical cut reorders the scenes Billie Burke (Glinda the Good Witch of the North) Billie Burke essayed the role of Glinda the Good Witch of the North, who aids Dorothy and her ragtag companions on their journey to the Emerald City.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Through seven presidential administrations, his edgy rasp essayed the perfect pitch of national incredulity, always with subtle phrasing and precise shading.Isaac Butler, The New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Assay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assay. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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