measúnaigh — meaning in English

English meaning

• assay noun A test that determines the composition or purity of a substance, or the potency of a drug or biological sample.
• assess verb To judge or estimate the value, quality, or extent of something.

Senses

measúnaigh is used for these senses in English:

• assay (transitive) To analyze or estimate the composition or value of (a metal, ore etc.). [from 15th c.]
• assess (transitive) To determine, estimate or judge the value of; to evaluate; to estimate.

assay — full definition

1. noun A test that determines the composition or purity of a substance, or the potency of a drug or biological sample.
2. verb To carry out such a test on a substance, especially an ore or metal.

assess — full definition

1. verb To judge or estimate the value, quality, or extent of something.
2. verb To calculate and officially charge an amount, such as a tax or fine.

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