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to trial

to trial

12 3.3
To test something to see how well it works
  • verb
  • /ˈtraɪəl/
translation icon : probar
  • A unique opportunity to evaluate a natural experiment of this type presented itself in 1998 when the Western Australian Department of Planning began trialing a new community design code aimed at increasing local walking and cycling.

But over the last few months, Monzo have been trialing cash back.

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Examples

  • The rating tool was trialed and retained because of its ease of use and objective scoring method.

    Academic text (2005)
  • We are currently trialing an online clinician-free cognitive-behavioral therapy program specifically designed for adolescents who stutter.

    Academic text (2014)
  • We had to trial and error a bunch of different things to figure out what would work.

    Blog text (33)
  • But over the last few months, Monzo have been trialing cash back.

  • We are trialing a new software feature to see if it improves user experience.

  • The team decided to trial the new marketing strategy for a month before fully implementing it.

  • She wants to trial the recipe before serving it at the dinner party.

Synonyms

to try out
vsto trial
229 2.8

To test something to see how it works

is about checking before making a final decision
to give it a whirl
vsto trial
  • Informal
8 5.8

To try something for the first time to see if it works

is deliberate evaluation before deciding rather than a casual try
to test drive
vsto trial
5 3.2

To try a product or service for a short time to see if you like it

is wider testing not limited to purchase decisions
to make trial of
vsto trial
  • Archaic
7.2

To try something to see if it works

is the general act of checking before deciding
to try it on the dog
vsto trial
  • Informal
9.5

Test something first with a small group before using it more widely

is general evaluation before deciding, not only low-stakes trials

Idioms

122 3.8

Being tested for a short time to see if it works or is useful

Finding a solution by trying different ways and learning from mistakes

Phrasal Verbs

To appear in court to be judged for a crime

7.2

To try something to see if it works

Compounds

clinical trial
  • Specialized
67 3.9

A controlled test with people to see if a new medicine is safe and works

36 3.6

A person who represents people in court during trials

A way of solving a problem by trying different solutions until one works

trial judge
  • Formal
13 5.1

A person who leads a court trial and decides about the law and evidence

13 3.2

A short test to see if something works well before real use

trial court
  • Specialized
9 3.7

A court where a case is first heard and the facts are decided

trial attorney
  • Specialized
8 4.7

A lawyer who speaks for clients in court cases before a judge or jury

show trial
  • Literature
7 8.6

A public court case planned to make a person look guilty

4 3.4

A fixed time when a person or thing is tested to see if they are suitable

trial by fire
  • Informal
3 7.4

A very difficult test that shows if someone can do a job under pressure

Solving a problem by trying different ways and learning from mistakes until you succeed

An idea someone offers to see how people react before a decision

1 8.4

A 1925 American court case in Tennessee about a teacher put on trial for teaching evolution

1 3.9

A test of a new product or system in real use to see how well it works

1 4.3

The first test of a new medicine on a small group to check safety, side effects, and safe dose

1 5.0

A large study that tests a medicine's effects and side effects before approval

trial by media
  • Literature
1 6.9

News and social media make people judge someone before the court decides

An event in which judges test hunting dogs' skills outdoors

A legal promise that a person charged with a crime gets a quick, public court hearing by a jury

5.1

A study done after a drug is approved to check its safety and how well it works in many people

4.2

A medical test with more people to see if a treatment works and check for side effects

preclinical trial
  • Specialized
6.0

A study on animals to see if a new drug works before testing in people

A balloon released to test wind and air conditions

trial balance
  • Specialized
5.5

A list of account totals that shows whether debit and credit amounts match

trial by ordeal
  • Literature
9.9

A way to decide if someone is guilty by making them do dangerous tests and seeing if they survive

trial impression
  • Specialized
7.7

A test print people use to check for mistakes before the final print

How Thorough

to stress test
  • Specialized
2 3.9
to prove
336 2.3
test
1.0
to trial
12 3.3
to try out
229 2.8
pilot
  • Jargon
110 4.6

Surface Forms

trial infinitive
trialed past
trialed past participle
trialing present participle
trials third person singular

Etymology

The verb trial is from the same root as try and originally meant 'to test' or 'try out'. So to trial something is to 'try' it to see if it works.