trial

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noun

tri·al ˈtrī(-ə)l How to pronounce trial (audio)

: the formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue

: the action or process of trying or putting to the proof : test

: a preliminary contest (as in a sport)

: a tryout or experiment to test quality, value, or usefulness compare clinical trial

: one of a number of repetitions of an experiment

: a test of faith, patience, or stamina through subjection to suffering or temptation

broadly : a source of vexation or annoyance

: attempt

trial

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adjective

: of, relating to, or used in a trial

: made or done as a test or experiment

: used or tried out in a test or experiment

trial

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verb

trialed or trialled; trialing or trialling; trials

transitive verb

: to test the functioning, value, or usefulness of (something)

In 2014, Germany trialed a copyright law granting publishers licensing fees for quoted content.

Kim Willsher

So a raft of demonstration projects around the world have trialled "smart grids" that deal with electricity flowing in two directions—accommodating individuals selling power back to the utility company operation …

Caroline Williams

Example Sentences

Noun He did not get a fair trial. He testified at the trial. She is awaiting trial on charges of assault. Early trials have shown that the treatment has some serious side effects. Recovering from her injury was a real trial of strength. I know I was a bit of a trial to my parents when I was a teenager. Cold winters can be a trial for older people. Adjective trial use of the product If you choose to use the software beyond the 30-day free trial period, you are required to pay for it. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The trial is expected to last about a month and feature testimony from both Jones and the families.

CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 Stoughton testified in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who murdered George Floyd.

Jesse Bedayn, ajc, 13 Sep. 2022 During the August trial in Texas, Infowars’s sales surged.

Erin Mulvaney, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The trial comes a month after a Texas jury ordered Jones to pay nearly $50 million to the parents of one of the victims.

Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2022 The broader trial, challenging his eligibility to hold public office, has been scheduled to begin mid-December.

Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 The trial came to its spectacular conclusion on December 3, 1926.

Joe Pompeo, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 The trial is expected to last about a month and feature testimony from both Jones and the families.

Dave Collins, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 This week, a jury in a D.C. federal court will hear some variation of this debate, as the trial begins in the 2017 case Democracy Partners, LLC, et al.

Erik Wemple, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022

Adjective

Meanwhile, the state is expected to seek a protective order to prevent involved parties from discussing details of the murder case outside the courtroom, citing high pre-trial publicity and the sensitive nature of some evidence.

Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2022 Daniliuk’s due back in court on Oct. 19 for a pre-trial hearing, records show.

Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Massive pre-trial publicity, intense public scrutiny, and the highest possible stakes promise to take a toll on any plan for a speedy process.

Rafael Olmeda, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Apr. 2022 This was disclosed at Wednesday's pre-trial hearing for 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley, whose jail status has to be reviewed every 30 days under a federal law that protects the rights of incarcerated juveniles.

Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2022 He was released from jail on a $680,000 pre-trial bond Feb. 26, Fulton County online records show.

Matt Bruce, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 Boudin supporters and criminal justice reform advocates may criticize Jenkins’ pre-trial detention policy for appearing to expand the circumstances under which her office can seek detention without bail.

Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Aug. 2022 The lawsuit says Stephenson was being held pre-trial, but does not explain the circumstances of his arrest.

Bruce Vielmetti, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 The victims' attorneys also objected when a church official cited the privilege when refusing to answer questions during pre-trial testimony.

Michael Rezendes, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	trials
释义	trial 1 of 3 noun tri·al ˈtrī(-ə)l 1 : the formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue 2 a : the action or process of trying or putting to the proof : test b : a preliminary contest (as in a sport) 3 a : a tryout or experiment to test quality, value, or usefulness compare clinical trial b : one of a number of repetitions of an experiment 4 : a test of faith, patience, or stamina through subjection to suffering or temptation broadly : a source of vexation or annoyance 5 : attempt trial 2 of 3 adjective 1 : of, relating to, or used in a trial 2 : made or done as a test or experiment 3 : used or tried out in a test or experiment trial 3 of 3 verb trialed or trialled; trialing or trialling; trials transitive verb : to test the functioning, value, or usefulness of (something) In 2014, Germany trialed a copyright law granting publishers licensing fees for quoted content. Kim Willsher So a raft of demonstration projects around the world have trialled "smart grids" that deal with electricity flowing in two directions—accommodating individuals selling power back to the utility company operation … Caroline Williams Synonyms Noun cross crucible fire gauntlet gantlet ordeal Adjective developmental experimental pilot See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun He did not get a fair trial. He testified at the trial. She is awaiting trial on charges of assault. Early trials have shown that the treatment has some serious side effects. Recovering from her injury was a real trial of strength. I know I was a bit of a trial to my parents when I was a teenager. Cold winters can be a trial for older people. Adjective trial use of the product If you choose to use the software beyond the 30-day free trial period, you are required to pay for it. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun The trial is expected to last about a month and feature testimony from both Jones and the families. CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 Stoughton testified in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer who murdered George Floyd. Jesse Bedayn, ajc, 13 Sep. 2022 During the August trial in Texas, Infowars’s sales surged. Erin Mulvaney, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 The trial comes a month after a Texas jury ordered Jones to pay nearly $50 million to the parents of one of the victims. Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2022 The broader trial, challenging his eligibility to hold public office, has been scheduled to begin mid-December. Sean Maguire, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Sep. 2022 The trial came to its spectacular conclusion on December 3, 1926. Joe Pompeo, The New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2022 The trial is expected to last about a month and feature testimony from both Jones and the families. Dave Collins, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2022 This week, a jury in a D.C. federal court will hear some variation of this debate, as the trial begins in the 2017 case Democracy Partners, LLC, et al. Erik Wemple, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Adjective Meanwhile, the state is expected to seek a protective order to prevent involved parties from discussing details of the murder case outside the courtroom, citing high pre-trial publicity and the sensitive nature of some evidence. Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 29 Aug. 2022 Daniliuk’s due back in court on Oct. 19 for a pre-trial hearing, records show. Travis Andersen, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Aug. 2022 Massive pre-trial publicity, intense public scrutiny, and the highest possible stakes promise to take a toll on any plan for a speedy process. Rafael Olmeda, sun-sentinel.com, 4 Apr. 2022 This was disclosed at Wednesday's pre-trial hearing for 15-year-old Ethan Crumbley, whose jail status has to be reviewed every 30 days under a federal law that protects the rights of incarcerated juveniles. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2022 He was released from jail on a $680,000 pre-trial bond Feb. 26, Fulton County online records show. Matt Bruce, ajc, 2 Sep. 2022 Boudin supporters and criminal justice reform advocates may criticize Jenkins’ pre-trial detention policy for appearing to expand the circumstances under which her office can seek detention without bail. Mallory Moench, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Aug. 2022 The lawsuit says Stephenson was being held pre-trial, but does not explain the circumstances of his arrest. Bruce Vielmetti, Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2022 The victims' attorneys also objected when a church official cited the privilege when refusing to answer questions during pre-trial testimony. Michael Rezendes, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Anglo-French, from trier to try First Known Use Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a Adjective 1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1971, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing trial bring to trial come to trial stand/face trial on a trial basis jury trial on trial trial and error stand trial trial balance trial court trial by jury trial examiner trial lawyer trial run trial jury clinical trial field trial pre-trial show trial time trial trial balloon trial horse Bernoulli trial inter-trial went on trial See More bring to trial come to trial stand/face trial on a trial basis jury trial on trial trial and error stand trial trial balance trial court trial by jury trial examiner trial lawyer trial run trial jury clinical trial field trial pre-trial show trial time trial trial balloon trial horse Bernoulli trial inter-trial went on trial See More Kids Definition trial noun tri·al ˈtrī-əl 1 : the hearing and judgment of something in court 2 : a test of someone's ability to do or endure something 3 : an experiment to test quality, value, or usefulness 4 : the action or process of trying or testing Medical Definition trial noun tri·al ˈtrī(-ə)l 1 : a tryout or experiment to test quality, value, or usefulness see clinical trial 2 : one of a number of repetitions of an experiment Legal Definition trial noun tri·al : a judicial examination of issues of fact or law disputed by parties for the purpose of determining the rights of the parties compare hearing, inquest History and Etymology for trial Anglo-French, from trier to try trials noun plural of trial 1 as in ordeals a test of faith, patience, or strength living with her insufferable relatives was a real trial Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ordeals fires gauntlets tribulations crucibles crosses gantlets challenges baptisms of fire hardships misfortunes initiations tragedies misadventures baptisms adversities woes privations vicissitudes mishaps griefs troubles grievances rigors complications afflictions difficulties asperities mischances inconveniences acid tests discomforts nuisances litmus tests annoyances 2 as in rehearsals a private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance ran another trial of the aerial performance before opening night Synonyms & Similar Words rehearsals previews practices dry runs practises exercises run-throughs dress rehearsals drills walk-throughs 3 as in tests a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty trials by medical researchers haven't determined whether the medication is safe or not Synonyms & Similar Words tests experiments experimentations ordeals tries efforts essays exercises attempts workouts rehearsals tryouts practices trial and errors dry runs crucibles practises shakedowns 4 as in attempts an effort to do or accomplish something will rest and make another trial at climbing the mountain Synonyms & Similar Words attempts tries goes endeavors bids stabs assays offers shots passes essays struggles flings strivings undertakings cracks whirls throes bashes whacks trial and errors 5 as in headaches something that is a source of irritation trying to have a coherent phone conversation with his senile father was always a trial Synonyms & Similar Words headaches frustrations thorns worries nuisances problems inconveniences irritants annoyances vexations rubs aggravations tribulations anxieties pests exasperations hair shirts irks insults peeves bugbears ruffles discomforts troubles burdens hassles botherations menaces predicaments offences curses affronts offenders plagues pinpricks aggros bothers plights upsets offenses annoyers crosses afflictions sores millstones mischiefs fleabites disturbers albatross pet peeves harassers albatrosses hang-ups pandora's boxes Antonyms & Near Antonyms joys pleasures delights
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