| noun | an analytic or interpretive literary composition |
| noun | a tentative attempt |
| verb | make an effort or attempt “He tried to shake off his fears” |
| verb | put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to “This approach has been tried with good results” |
| essayist | noun | a writer of literary works |
| essay | verb | make an effort or attempt |
| try | noun | earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something |
| trier | noun | one who tries |
| attempt | noun | earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something |
| attempter | noun | one who tries |
| essay | noun | a tentative attempt |
| essayer | noun | one who tries |
| test | noun | trying something to find out about it |
| testing | noun | the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works |
| trial | noun | the act of undergoing testing |
| tryout | noun | trying something to find out about it |
| examination | noun | a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge |
| examiner | noun | someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications |