Where does “docimasy” come from?

docimasy (English) comes from Ancient Greek δοκιμασία, from Ancient Greek δοκιμάζω, from Ancient Greek δόκῐμος, from Ancient Greek δέχομαι, from Proto-Indo-European deḱ- — take; perceive.

docimasy (English): The art by which the nature and proportions of an ore are determined; assaying

Definitions

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

Ancestry of “docimasy”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	δοκιμασία	examination; ordeal, strain, trial
2	Ancient Greek	δοκιμάζω	to assay, test, put to the test, make trial of
3	Ancient Greek	δόκῐμος	approved
4	Ancient Greek	δέχομαι	To accept, receive
5	Proto-Indo-European	deḱ-	take; perceive

Every word from Proto-Indo-European deḱ- →Every word from Ancient Greek δέχομαι →Every word from Ancient Greek δόκῐμος →