essay

/ˈɛseɪ/
noun
  1. A short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one written by a student as part of a course of study.
    • Her essay on the history of jazz music earned her an A.
    • For homework, we have to write a five-paragraph essay about climate change.
    • The professor asked us to submit our essays by Friday.
  2. A short written work that gives the author's personal opinion on a topic, often published in a magazine or online.
    • His essay on the beauty of silence went viral on social media.
    • I read a thought-provoking essay in the newspaper about the future of education.
    • The author's collection of personal essays explores themes of identity and belonging.
  3. An attempt or effort to do something.
    • The team's essay to win the championship fell short in the final minutes.
    • She made a brave essay to climb the steep mountain trail.
    • His first essay at baking a cake was a complete disaster.
verb
  1. To attempt or try to do something.
    • The young artist essayed a new style of painting for the first time.
    • She essayed a smile despite feeling nervous on stage.
    • He essayed to fix the broken engine, but lacked the right tools.
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