Ten*ta"tion (?), n. [L. tentatio: cf. F. tentation. See Temptation.]

1.

Trial; temptation.

[Obs.]

Sir T. Browne.

2. Mech.

A mode of adjusting or operating by repeated trials or experiments.

Knight.

 

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