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1. essay

noun. ['ɛˈseɪ, ˈɛˌseɪ'] an analytic or interpretive literary composition.

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  • essay (English)
  • essai (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

2. essay

noun. ['ɛˈseɪ, ˈɛˌseɪ'] a tentative attempt.

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  • essay (English)
  • essai (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

3. essay

verb. ['ɛˈseɪ, ˈɛˌseɪ'] make an effort or attempt.

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  • essay (English)
  • essai (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))

4. essay

verb. ['ɛˈseɪ, ˈɛˌseɪ'] put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to.

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  • essay (English)
  • essai (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
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