word for the day :: versuch

versuch [ german ], standing for

1. trial ( as in a legal hearing )
   
2. experiment ( as such, about the scientist as well as what's worked upon )
   
3. essay ( unfinished narrative (and necessarily an integral component of experimentation, as in a report of results ) )
   
4. attempt ( including setting a mark to reach or surpass, in performance, as in sports )

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