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Meaning of essay

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

essay

Pronunciation:/ˈɛˌseɪ//ˈɛˌseɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. (authorship) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

  2. A test, experiment; an assay.

  3. An attempt.

  4. A proposed design for a postage stamp or a banknote.