trials

An opportunity to test something out; a test.

“They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week.”

Appearance at judicial court in order to be examined.

A difficult or annoying experience.

“That boy was a trial to his parents.”

A tryout to pick members of a team.

“soccer trials”

A piece of ware used to test the heat of a kiln.

An internal examination set by Eton College.

To carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it.

“The warning system was extensively trialed before being fitted to all our vehicles.”

To try out (a new player) in a sports team.

“The team trialled a new young goalkeeper in Saturday's match, with mixed results.”