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trial

noun
  1. the act of testing something
    “in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately”
    run
  2. the act of undergoing testing
    test
  3. the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law
    “The defendant had a fair trial and the jury found them guilty.”
  4. trying something to find out about it
    “a sample for ten days free trial”
    test
  5. an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
    “Long speeches can be a great trial.”
    visitation
  6. (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications
    “the trials for the semifinals began yesterday”