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Trial

TRY-uhl

/ˈtraɪʌl/

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trial

Dictionary meaning

The act of testing something.

Examples

  • In the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately.
  • The defendant had a fair trial and the jury found them guilty.

Synonyms: run

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