essay

1. An analytic or interpretive literary composition (synset 106421205)
   is a type of: piece of writing, writing, written material - the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
   subtypes:

   • composition, paper, report, theme - an essay (especially one written as an assignment)
   • disquisition - an elaborate analytical or explanatory essay or discussion
   • memoir - an essay on a scientific or scholarly topic
   • thanatopsis - an essay expressing a view on the subject of death
2. A tentative attempt (synset 100788872)
   is a type of: attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try - earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

1. Make an effort or attempt (synset 202535833)
   "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
   is a type of: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
   subtypes:

   • pick up the gauntlet, take a dare - be dared to do something and attempt it
   • fight, struggle - make a strenuous or labored effort
   • give it a try, have a go - make an attempt at something
   • grope - search blindly or uncertainly
   • endeavor, endeavour, strive - attempt by employing effort
   • give it a try, give it a whirl - try
   • adventure, chance, gamble, hazard, risk, run a risk, take a chance, take chances - take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
   • lay on the line, put on the line, risk - expose to a chance of loss or damage
   same as: assay, attempt, seek, try
2. Put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to (synset 202537291)
   "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"
   is a type of: evaluate, judge, pass judgment - form a critical opinion of
   subtypes:

   • control, verify - check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard
   • float - circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with
   • field-test - test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used
   same as: examine, prove, test, try, try out

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