ˈæseɪ ˈæseɪ əˈtɛmpt ɛˈseɪ siːk

analyze (chemical substances) 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. make an effort or attempt He tried to shake off his fears The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps The police attempted to stop the thief He sought to improve himself She always seeks to do good in the world an appraisal of the state of affairs they made an assay of the contents a check on its dependability under stress a written report of the results of an analysis of the composition of some substance a substance that is undergoing an analysis of its components