Meaning Of The Word Essay

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Essay Meaning

Essay Definition
Essay Definition

What's The Definition Of Essay?

essay
countable noun: An essay is a short piece of writing on one particular subject that is written by a writer for publication.
countable noun: An essay is a short piece of writing on one particular subject written by a student.

essay in American English
a trying or testing
to test the nature or quality of; try out
noun: a short literary composition on a particular theme or subject, usually in prose and generally analytic, speculative, or interpretative
transitive verb: to try; attempt

essay in British English
noun: a short literary composition dealing with a subject analytically or speculatively
verb: to attempt or endeavour; try

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