Vocabulary Spotlight
Assay
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb
Definition: परीक्षण (parikshan) – To examine or analyze, often to test the quality or components of something.
Pronunciation
[a-sey]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Evaluation – मूल्यांकन (mulyankan)
Related Words
Analysis – विश्लेषण (vishleshan)
Word Origin
“Assay” shabd Middle English se aaya hai, jo Old French “essai” aur Latin “exagium” se bana hai, jiska matlab hai “to weigh” ya “judge”.
– The word “Assay” came from Middle English, derived from Old French “essai” and Latin “exagium,” meaning “to weigh” or “judge”.
Word Family
Noun: Assay – परीक्षण (parikshan)
Verb: Assaying – जांचना (jaanchna)
Usage Examples
1. Scientist ne sample ka assay kiya taaki uske elements ko pehchana ja sake.
– The scientist assayed the sample to identify its elements.
2. Gold purity ke assay ke bina uski asli value nahi pata chalti.
– Without an assay of the gold’s purity, its true value is unknown.
Cultural Note
India mein assay ka istemaal khaas taur pe laboratory testing aur metallurgy mein hota hai. Gold aur other precious metals ke assays important hote hain value aur purity check karne ke liye.
In Context
“Assay” ka istemaal testing aur scientific context mein hota hai, khaaskar laboratories aur metal testing mein. Yeh term healthcare aur mining industries mein bhi common hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Assay” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Assay” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?