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trial

The correct spelling is trial.

How to pronounce trial

/ˈtɹaɪəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈtɹaɪəl/

Say it like: Tria-l

The correct spelling is trial. An opportunity to test something out; a test. For example: "They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week."

Usage Examples

They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week.

That boy was a trial to his parents.

soccer trials

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An opportunity to test something out; a test.
  2. 2.Appearance at judicial court in order to be examined.
  3. 3.A difficult or annoying experience.
  4. 4.A tryout to pick members of a team.
  5. 5.A piece of ware used to test the heat of a kiln.

verb

  1. 1.To carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it.
  2. 2.To try out (a new player) in a sports team.

adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to a trial or test.
  2. 2.Attempted on a provisional or experimental basis.
  3. 3.Characterized by having three (usually equivalent) components.
  4. 4.Triple.
  5. 5.(grammar) Pertaining to a language form referring to three of something, like people; contrast singular, dual and plural. (See Ambai language for an example.)

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