reassay

/riːˈsɛi/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of assaying or determining the proportion of an element or substance in a sample, often more accurately or thoroughly than a previous assay.

“The chemist decided to perform a reassay on the sample to ensure the results were accurate.”

2. verb

to assay or determine the proportion of an element or substance in a sample, often more accurately or thoroughly than a previous assay.

“The researcher reassayed the sample multiple times to confirm the results.”

Synonyms

  • reanalyze
  • reassess

Antonyms

  • misassay