trials
Pronunciation:
/ˈtɹaɪəlz/noun
Definitions
An opportunity to test something out; a test.
Example: They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week.
Appearance at judicial court in order to be examined.
A difficult or annoying experience.
Example: That boy was a trial to his parents.
A tryout to pick members of a team.
Example: soccer trials
verb
Definitions
To carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it.
Example: The warning system was extensively trialed before being fitted to all our vehicles.
To try out (a new player) in a sports team.
Example: The team trialled a new young goalkeeper in Saturday's match, with mixed results.