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Trial
01
a legal process where a judge and jury examine evidence in court to decide if the accused is guilty
Examples
The trial lasted for several weeks as witnesses testified and evidence was presented.
She was nervous about her upcoming trial and hoped the jury would believe her innocence.
02
a process conducted in order to decide on how effective, safe, etc. someone or something is
Examples
The trial was set to evaluate the new drug's effectiveness in treating the condition.
The company conducted a trial of the new software to ensure it met all performance standards.
03
the act of testing or experimenting with something to gather information or assess its effectiveness
Examples
Losing her wallet was a trial she could n't forget.
The family endured many trials during the storm.
04
the act of undergoing testing
05
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
06
(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications
Examples
He attended the trials to qualify for the national team.
The swimming trials determined the finalists.
to trial
01
to test something in real conditions for a limited time to check if it works well or is effective
Examples
The company trialed a new system in one office before using it everywhere.
They are trialing a new method to reduce water waste.
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