Attempting

Pronunciation: /əˈtɛmptɪŋ/

Attempting (verb)

  1. to make an effort to do something, even if you are not sure you will succeed
  2. to start doing something in order to test it or see if it works
  3. to try to do something wrong or against the law, without completing it

Examples

  • She is attempting to finish the report today.
  • They are attempting to solve the problem calmly.