“Basing your answer upon the assay of the metal in question, please state whether or not the metal as received by you was a commercial grade of solder.”

Noun

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An attempt or trial at doing or achieving something

attempt

endeavor^US

endeavour^UK

labor^US

labour^UK

programme^UK

program^US

window of opportunity

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“The Deer Park was his assay at greatness, and to hear it unfavorably compared to his failed second novel was not pleasant.”

Noun

Chemistry technique

Noun

A judgment of the worth or character of someone or something

judgement^UK

judgment^US

gaging^US

gauging^UK

subjective evaluation

approximate calculation

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Verb

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To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore, etc.)

analyze^US

analyse^UK

scrutinise^UK

scrutinize^US

gauge^UK

gage^US

put something through its paces

reconnoiter^US

inquire^US

enquire^UK

reconnoitre^UK

subject to an examination

put to trial

get the measure of

form an opinion of

form an impression of

go over with a fine-tooth comb

criticize^US

go through with a fine-tooth comb

revere

criticise^UK

make up one's mind about

run something up the flagpole

put someone through their paces

summarise^UK

get a bird's-eye view of

summarize^US

categorize^US

get down to brass tacks

categorise^UK

cypher^UK

cipher^US

keep under surveillance

witness

take in

keep watch on

keep under observation

give something a once-over

give something a going-over

keep a weather eye on

give something a look-see

put under a microscope

conduct an investigation into

make a reconnaissance of

see how the land lies

make an observation of

sift the evidence concerning

try to get to the bottom of

conduct an inquiry into

get an eyeful

get the cream

conduct an enquiry into

make inquiry

look vacantly

find out the lie of the land

search the evidence concerning

make inquiries about

watch closely

conduct investigations into

memorise^UK

memorize^US

keep under careful observation

keep a close watch on

get the lie of the land

not take one's eyes off

recognise^UK

recognize^US

conduct research into

subject to an inspection

meter^US

look through narrowed eyes

give something a check-up

metre^UK

make a reconnaissance

take the measurements of

have

take a glance at

keep eagle eye on

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“The bank is to set up a separate unit, SBI Gold and Precious Metals, to assay the gold and jewellery brought in as deposits.”

Verb

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To attempt or try to do (something)

endeavour^UK

endeavor^US

give something a whirl

labour^UK

labor^US

give it your best shot

pull out all the stops

move heaven and earth

make a pass at

give it a whirl

take a run at

give something a stab

give something the old college try

leave no stone unturned

make an all-out effort

put one's back into it

beaver

make a great effort

have one's nose to grindstone

plough^UK

plow^US

take the bit between your teeth

work your fingers to the bone

keep your nose to the grindstone

work oneself to the bone

make a supreme effort

be industrious

be diligent

be assiduous

use some elbow grease

try as hard as one can

put one's back into something

give something one's best shot

give something one's all

bust chops

peg along

work at

burn the candle at both ends

drive oneself to the limit

put up a fight against

push oneself to the limit

keep nose to grindstone

go back to the salt mines

direct your efforts towards

work one's butt off

peg away at

apply oneself to

make a special effort

put one's shoulder to the wheel

hit the ball

empty the tank

go the whole nine yards

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“We assay variation in a natural population to assess whether microsatellite markers can be informative for future studies in this species.”

Verb

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To expose to danger or the risk of loss

jeopardise^UK

jeopardize^US

be on dangerous ground

put someone's life on the line

drive a nail into the coffin of

go out of one's depth

take shot in the dark

put eggs in one basket

leave things to chance

take a leap in the dark

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Verb

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To sample the flavor of something orally

savor^US

savour^UK

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