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.
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.