[noun] an analytic or interpretive literary composition
[noun] a tentative attempt
[verb] make an effort or attempt; "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" Synonyms:try, seek, attempt, assay
[verb] put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe" Synonyms:test, prove, try, try out, examine
