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Trials

/ˈtɹaɪəlz/

An opportunity to test something out; a test.

📖 Definitions of "Trials"

noun
  1. 1

    An opportunity to test something out; a test.

    "They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week."

  2. 2

    Appearance at judicial court in order to be examined.

  3. 3

    A difficult or annoying experience.

    "That boy was a trial to his parents."

  4. 4

    A tryout to pick members of a team.

    "soccer trials"

verb
  1. 1

    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."

  2. 2

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

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

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