Definitions
How to pronounce trial:
Trial - as a noun
The act of testing something
Example: "In the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"
Trying something to find out about it
Example: "A sample for ten days free trial"
The act of undergoing testing
Example: "He survived the great test of battle"
(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law
Example: "He had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty"
(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications
Example: "The trials for the semifinals began yesterday"
An annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
Example: "His mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him"
Trial - as a verb
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."
Trial - as an adjective
Pertaining to a trial or test.
Attempted on a provisional or experimental basis.
Characterized by having three (usually equivalent) components.
Triple.
(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: "No language has a trial number unless it has a dual."
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
TRIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
TRIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
TRIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.
