assay
verbformal/ɐkilɐˈtaɾ/low
a·qui·la·tar
Definition
To determine the carat of a precious metal; figuratively, to assess precisely, to appreciate the value or merit of something.
It is up to the specialist to assay the purity of the gold.
It is difficult to gauge the true scale of his contribution.
Common collocations
to assay the valueto gauge the importanceto assess the merit
Etymology
Do espanhol aquilatar, de quilate, por sua vez do árabe qīrāṭ, do grego keration ('algarrobeira', 'peso').