Pronunciation: /ˈtraɪəl/
noun a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings
A1 I have a trial for a new job next week.
A2 She was nervous before her driving test trial.
B1 The defendant is currently on trial for murder.
B2 The pharmaceutical company conducted a clinical trial for a new drug.
C1 The trial of the new software program revealed several bugs.
C2 The high-profile trial of the celebrity attracted media attention worldwide.
verb to test or put to the test
A1 I will trial this new recipe for dinner tonight.
A2 She trialed several different study methods before finding the one that worked best for her.
B1 The company decided to trial a new software system to improve efficiency.
B2 The athlete trialed a new training regimen to see if it would help improve their performance.
C1 The scientist trialed a new experimental drug on a small group of patients to test its effectiveness.
C2 The artist trialed different techniques and materials before settling on the perfect combination for their masterpiece.
formal The defendant requested a fair trial to present their case in court.
informal I heard the trial got postponed again, what a mess.
slang The trial is gonna be a real circus with all those lawyers arguing.
figurative Life is like a trial, we must face challenges and overcome them to succeed.
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