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