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essay

The correct spelling is essay.

How to pronounce essay

/ˈɛˌseɪ/
noun

IPA: /ˈɛˌseɪ/

Say it like: Ess-aee

The correct spelling is essay. (authorship) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(authorship) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
  2. 2.A test, experiment; an assay.
  3. 3.An attempt.
  4. 4.A proposed design for a postage stamp or a banknote.

verb

  1. 1.To try.
  2. 2.To move forth, as into battle.

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