Trial Meaning

There are 6 meaning(s) for word Trial

Meaning 1 : trying something to find out about it

    Example : a sample for ten days free trial,a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain

    Synonyms : test,  trial run,  tryout
Meaning 2 : an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event

    Example : his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him

    Synonyms : tribulation,  visitation
Meaning 3 : the act of testing something

    Example : in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately,he called each flip of the coin a new trial

    Synonyms : run,  test
Meaning 4 : the act of undergoing testing

    Example : candidates must compete in a trial of skill

    Synonyms : test
Meaning 5 : (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law

    Example : he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty,most of these complaints are settled before they go to trial

Meaning 6 : (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications

    Example : the trials for the semifinals began yesterday