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1.nounAn opportunity to test something out; a test."They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week."
2.nounAppearance at judicial court in order to be examined.
3.nounA difficult or annoying experience."That boy was a trial to his parents."
4.nounA tryout to pick members of a team."soccer trials"
5.nounA piece of ware used to test the heat of a kiln.
6.nounAn internal examination set by Eton College.
7.verbTo carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it."The warning system was extensively trialed before being fitted to all our vehicles."
8.verbTo try out (a new player) in a sports team."The team trialled a new young goalkeeper in Saturday's match, with mixed results."
9.adjectivePertaining to a trial or test.
10.adjectiveAttempted on a provisional or experimental basis.