n earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
v make an effort or attempt
v put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to
v put on trial or hear a case and sit as the judge at the trial of
v take a sample of
v examine or hear (evidence or a case) by judicial process
v give pain or trouble to
v test the limits of
v melt (fat or lard) in order to separate out impurities
v put on a garment in order to see whether it fits and looks nice