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docimasy

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈdɒsɪməsi/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

The art by which the nature and proportions of an ore are determined; assaying.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, uncountable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: docimastics

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The examination of poisons.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated, uncountable, usually

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek δοκιμασία (dokimasía, “examination”).

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Hungarian: dokimázia — the art by which the nature and proportions of an ore are determined; assaying
  • Hungarian: dokimaziológia — the art by which the nature and proportions of an ore are determined; assaying