trial
Plural
trials
1
a legal process where a judge and jury examine evidence in court to decide if the accused is guilty
- 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.
- After a lengthy trial, the defendant was found guilty and sentenced to ten years in prison.
- The trial attracted a lot of media attention due to the high-profile nature of the case.
- The lawyer prepared extensively for the trial, gathering all necessary documents and witness statements.
2
a process conducted in order to decide on how effective, safe, etc. someone or something is
- 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.
- The trial period for the new employee was crucial to assess their fit for the role.
- The trial of the proposed educational program showed promising results in improving student engagement.
3
an event or circumstance that is annoying, frustrating, or catastrophic
- Losing her wallet was a trial she couldn't forget.
- The family endured many trials during the storm.
- His illness proved to be a severe trial.
- Waiting in the long line was a minor trial.
- The journey through traffic was a trial of patience.
4
a preliminary competition or qualifying event to determine eligibility or ranking
- He attended the trials to qualify for the national team.
- The swimming trials determined the finalists.
- Only the top scorers advanced from the trials.
- The athletes prepared months in advance for the trials.
- Trial results were posted online for the participants.