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1. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | activity, |
| definition | : | any specific behavior (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | batting, |
| definition | : | (baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | best, |
| definition | : | the supreme effort one can make (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | worst, |
| definition | : | the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | bid, play, |
| definition | : | an attempt to get something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | essay, |
| definition | : | a tentative attempt (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | foray, |
| definition | : | an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | contribution, part, share, |
| definition | : | the part played by a person in bringing about a result (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | liberation, |
| definition | : | the attempt to achieve equal rights or status (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | mug's game, |
| definition | : | a futile or unprofitable endeavor (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | power play, squeeze, squeeze play, |
| definition | : | an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | seeking, |
| definition | : | an attempt to acquire or gain something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | shot, stab, |
| definition | : | informal words for any attempt or effort (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | shot, |
| definition | : | an attempt to score in a game (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | battle, struggle, |
| definition | : | an energetic attempt to achieve something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | takeover attempt, |
| definition | : | an attempt to take control of a corporation (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | run, test, trial, |
| definition | : | the act of testing something (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | test, trial, |
| definition | : | the act of undergoing testing (noun.act) |
2. put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice (verb.body)
3. melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | melt, melt down, run, |
| definition | : | reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating (verb.change) |
| domain category | : | cookery, cooking, preparation, |
| definition | : | the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat (noun.act) |
4. take a sample of (verb.consumption)
| hyponym | : | degust, |
| definition | : | taste with relish (verb.consumption) |
5. test the limits of (verb.emotion)
| hypernym | : | afflict, |
| definition | : | cause great unhappiness for; distress (verb.emotion) |
| hyponym | : | rack, |
| definition | : | stretch to the limits (verb.emotion) |
6. give pain or trouble to (verb.emotion)
| hypernym | : | anguish, hurt, pain, |
| definition | : | cause emotional anguish or make miserable (verb.emotion) |
7. examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | examine, probe, |
| definition | : | question or examine thoroughly and closely (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | rehear, retry, |
| definition | : | hear or try a court case anew (verb.social) |
8. put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | court-martial, |
| definition | : | subject to trial by court-martial (verb.social) |
9. make an effort or attempt (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | act, move, |
| definition | : | perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | fight, struggle, |
| definition | : | make a strenuous or labored effort (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | grope, |
| definition | : | search blindly or uncertainly (verb.social) |
10. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | control, verify, |
| definition | : | check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | float, |
| definition | : | circulate or discuss tentatively; test the waters with (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | field-test, |
| definition | : | test something under the conditions under which it will actually be used (verb.social) |
11. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (noun.act)
12. put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice (verb.body)
13. take a sample of (verb.consumption)
| derivation | : | sampler, |
| definition | : | a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various stitches (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | sample, |
| definition | : | a small part of something intended as representative of the whole (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | tasting, |
| definition | : | a small amount (especially of food or wine) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | mouthful, taste, |
| definition | : | a small amount eaten or drunk (noun.food) |
| derivation | : | sampler, |
| definition | : | an assortment of various samples (noun.group) |
14. test the limits of (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | strain, straining, |
| definition | : | an intense or violent exertion (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | stressor, |
| definition | : | any agent that causes stress to an organism (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | stress, tenseness, tension, |
| definition | : | (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | strain, stress, |
| definition | : | difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension (noun.state) |
15. give pain or trouble to (verb.emotion)
16. examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process (verb.social)
| derivation | : | hearing, |
| definition | : | a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | trier, |
| definition | : | one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case (noun.person) |
17. put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of (verb.social)
| derivation | : | trial, |
| definition | : | (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | bench, judiciary, |
| definition | : | persons who administer justice (noun.group) |
| derivation | : | adjudicator, |
| definition | : | a person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | judge, jurist, justice, |
| definition | : | a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | trier, |
| definition | : | one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case (noun.person) |
18. make an effort or attempt (verb.social)
| derivation | : | essay, |
| definition | : | a tentative attempt (noun.act) |
19. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to (verb.social)
| derivation | : | examination, testing, |
| definition | : | the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | testing, |
| definition | : | the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | test, trial, |
| definition | : | the act of undergoing testing (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | examen, examination, |
| definition | : | a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | exam, examination, test, |
| definition | : | a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | examiner, quizzer, tester, |
| definition | : | someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications (noun.person) |
20. earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something (noun.act)
21. put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice (verb.body)
22. take a sample of (verb.consumption)
| derivation | : | sampler, |
| definition | : | a piece of embroidery demonstrating skill with various stitches (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | sample, |
| definition | : | a small part of something intended as representative of the whole (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | tasting, |
| definition | : | a small amount (especially of food or wine) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | mouthful, taste, |
| definition | : | a small amount eaten or drunk (noun.food) |
| derivation | : | sampler, |
| definition | : | an assortment of various samples (noun.group) |
23. test the limits of (verb.emotion)
| derivation | : | strain, straining, |
| definition | : | an intense or violent exertion (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | stressor, |
| definition | : | any agent that causes stress to an organism (noun.object) |
| derivation | : | stress, tenseness, tension, |
| definition | : | (psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense (noun.state) |
| derivation | : | strain, stress, |
| definition | : | difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension (noun.state) |
24. give pain or trouble to (verb.emotion)
25. examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process (verb.social)
| derivation | : | hearing, |
| definition | : | a session (of a committee or grand jury) in which witnesses are called and testimony is taken (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | trier, |
| definition | : | one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case (noun.person) |
26. put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of (verb.social)
| derivation | : | trial, |
| definition | : | (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | bench, judiciary, |
| definition | : | persons who administer justice (noun.group) |
| derivation | : | adjudicator, |
| definition | : | a person who studies and settles conflicts and disputes (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | judge, jurist, justice, |
| definition | : | a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice (noun.person) |
| derivation | : | trier, |
| definition | : | one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case (noun.person) |
27. make an effort or attempt (verb.social)
| derivation | : | essay, |
| definition | : | a tentative attempt (noun.act) |
28. put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to (verb.social)
| derivation | : | examination, testing, |
| definition | : | the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | testing, |
| definition | : | the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | test, trial, |
| definition | : | the act of undergoing testing (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | examen, examination, |
| definition | : | a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | exam, examination, test, |
| definition | : | a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge (noun.communication) |
| derivation | : | examiner, quizzer, tester, |
| definition | : | someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications (noun.person) |
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