trials
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Definitions oftrials
- An opportunity to test something out; a test.
Example: "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.
Example: "That boy was a trial to his parents."
- A tryout to pick members of a team.
Example: "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.
Example: "The warning system was extensively trialed before being fitted to all our vehicles."
- To try out (a new player) in a sports team.
Example: "The team trialled a new young goalkeeper in Saturday's match, with mixed results."
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