TRIAL


Meaning of TRIAL in English

■ noun

1》 a formal examination of evidence in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.

2》 a test of performance, qualities, or suitability.

↘a sports match to test the ability of players eligible for selection to a team.

↘a test of individual ability on a motorcycle.

↘( ~s ) an event in which horses or dogs compete or perform.

3》 a test of a person's endurance or forbearance.

■ verb ( ~s , ~ling , ~led ; US ~s , ~ing , ~ed )

1》 test (something) to assess its suitability or performance.

2》 (of a horse or dog) compete in ~s.

Phrases

on ~

1》 being tried in a court of law.

2》 undergoing tests or scrutiny.

~ and error the process of experimenting with various methods until one finds the most successful.

Origin

ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr., or from med. L. ~lum .

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