Analyze, like gold (5)

I believe the answer is:

assay

(Other definitions for assay that I've seen before include "Test metal for quality" , "Examine chemicals" , "Evaluate" , "Analyse ore for metal content" , "Test of substance" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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