Webster's English Dictionary

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trial

1. tri.al \'tri-(-*)l\ n [AF, fr. trier to try] 1: the action or process of 
   trying or putting to the proof : TEST  2: the formal examination before a 
   competent tribunal of the matter in issu e in a civil or criminal cause in 
   order to determine such issue 3: a test of faith, patience, or stamina by 
   suffering or tempatation; br oadly : a source of vexation or annoyance 4: a 
   tryout or experiment to test quality, value, or usefulness  5: ATTEMPT, 
   EFFORT 
2. trial aj 1: of, relating to, or used in a trial  2: made or done as a 
   test or experiment  3: used or tried out in a test or experiment