nounπShareAn opportunity to test something out; a test."They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week."achievementactionpossibilityprocessscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAppearance at judicial court in order to be examined."The defendant attended all of his trials to present his side of the story to the judge. "lawgovernmentpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA difficult or annoying experience."That boy was a trial to his parents."sufferingsituationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA tryout to pick members of a team."soccer trials"sportgroupactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of ware used to test the heat of a kiln."The potter placed the trials inside the kiln to monitor the temperature and ensure the pottery would fire correctly. "materialutensiltechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn internal examination set by Eton College."At Eton, the boys prepare diligently for their trials each term, as the results heavily influence their academic standing. "educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."technologysciencemedicinebusinessindustryprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo try out (a new player) in a sports team."The coach will trial the new student in the basketball team next week. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading