trial

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈtɹaɪəl/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

An opportunity to test something out; a test.

Example Sentences
  • They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week.
2 Definition

Appearance at judicial court in order to be examined.

3 Definition

A difficult or annoying experience.

Example Sentences
  • That boy was a trial to his parents.
4 Definition

A tryout to pick members of a team.

Example Sentences
  • soccer trials
5 Definition

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

6 Definition

An internal examination set by Eton College.

Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The warning system was extensively trialed before being fitted to all our vehicles.
2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • The team trialled a new young goalkeeper in Saturday's match, with mixed results.
Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Pertaining to a trial or test.

2 Definition

Attempted on a provisional or experimental basis.

3 Definition

Characterized by having three (usually equivalent) components.

4 Definition

Triple.

5 Definition

(grammar) Pertaining to a language form referring to three of something, like people; contrast singular, dual and plural. (See Ambai language for an example.)

Example Sentences
  • No language has a trial number unless it has a dual.