Crossword Genius

Examination essay? (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

trial

I believe this is a double definition.

'examination' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'essay?' is the second definition.
(thesaurus)

(Other definitions for trial that I've seen before include "pain in the neck" , "Test to determine guilt or innocence" , "Testing, experiment" , "French actor who sings" , "Annoyance" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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