noun
An occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are.
all thy vexations / Were but my trials of thy love and thou / Hast strangely stood the test here
had my powers been less limited, I might have enforced obedience; but as it was, it was but a trial of strength between her and me, in which she generally came off victorious
An occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are.
They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week.
An occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are.
A randomized, controlled trial (RCT).
An occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are.
soccer trials; sheepdog trials
An occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are.
adj
Pertaining to a trial or test.
Attempted on a provisional or experimental basis.
verb
To 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.
In the week beginning April 6, the company began trialling the new processes - these include greater spacing, split shifts, additional safety requirements and washing facilities.
To try out (a new player) in a sports team.
The team trialled a new young goalkeeper in Saturday's match, with mixed results.