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Definition of Docimacy
1. n. The art or practice of applying tests to ascertain the nature, quality, etc., of objects, as of metals or ores, of medicines, or of facts pertaining to physiology.
Medical Definition of Docimacy
1. The art or practice of applying tests to ascertain the nature, quality, etc, of objects, as of metals or ores, of medicines, or of facts pertaining to physiology. Origin: Gr. An assay, examination, fr. To examine (Metals), fr. Assayed, tested, fr. To take, approve: cf. F. Docimasie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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