やってみる

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Meanings

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expression, ichidan verb

try doing; have a go; give it a try

usually written using kana alone

Expresses attempting an action to see what happens or what it's like. Often used when the outcome is uncertain or when encouraging someone to try.

このゲーム、やってみる？

Do you want to try this game?

試ためす
試す means to test or try out something to see its quality or effectiveness, often with a more deliberate or experimental nuance. やってみる is more casual and focuses on the act of trying something to see what happens.
挑ちょう戦せんする
挑戦する means to take on a challenge, often with a sense of striving for a goal. やってみる is lighter and can be used for any attempt, not necessarily a difficult challenge.

Compound of やる (to do) in the te-form やって + みる (to see, try). The みる here is an auxiliary verb meaning 'to try doing'.