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      essaying
      noun
      a tentative attempt
      an analytic or interpretive literary composition
      verb
      put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
      make an effort or attempt
      Roots
      exagiumessay- · Latin · weighing, trial
      Words related to essaying
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