B2noun 1K

Trial

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtraɪəl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtraɪəl/"]/

Meaning of Trial

a formal examination of evidence in court by a judge and often a jury, to decide if somebody accused of a crime is guilty or not

In simple words: A test to see if something is good or works well.

Trial in a sentence

• The trial lasted for three weeks and involved numerous witnesses.
• She faced the trial of balancing work and her studies.
• The scientists conducted a clinical trial to test the new medication.
• His experience in the trial helped him grow stronger emotionally.
• During the trial, the evidence presented was overwhelming.
• The trial of a new product can often reveal unexpected challenges.

How to use Trial

Used in legal contexts to refer to court cases, or in general contexts to describe testing products. Avoid using in casual conversations when discussing failures.

Grammar pattern

trial + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'trial' like a 'test drive' for a car before you buy it.

Related words

Collocations with Trial

• fair
• unfair
• full
• come to
• face
• go on
• proceed
• take place
• begin
• attorney
• court
• judge
• at the trial
• during the trial
• on trial
• clinical
• experimental
• field
• carry out
• conduct
• do
• demonstrate something
• show something
• find something
• period
• run
• data
• on trial
• under trial
• on a trial basis
• trial by fire
• trial and error
• clinical
• experimental
• field
• carry out
• conduct
• do
• demonstrate something
• show something
• find something
• period
• run
• data
• on trial
• under trial
• on a trial basis
• trial by fire
• trial and error
• real
• trial to
• trials and tribulations

Synonyms for Trial

• test
• experiment
• evaluation
• assessment
• examination

Opposites of Trial

• certainty
• conclusion

Common mistakes with Trial

• Confused with 'trial' as a verb — remember it's primarily a noun in this context.
• Using 'trial' to refer to a single test when it often implies multiple evaluations.
• Mixing up 'trial' with 'trial run' — the latter is specifically about practice or testing something before the final version.

Frequently asked questions about Trial

What does Trial mean?

A test to see if something is good or works well.

What is the definition of Trial?

a formal examination of evidence in court by a judge and often a jury, to decide if somebody accused of a crime is guilty or not

How do you use Trial in a sentence?

The trial lasted for three weeks and involved numerous witnesses.

Can you give another example of Trial?

She faced the trial of balancing work and her studies.

What are synonyms for Trial?

Common alternatives include test, experiment, evaluation, assessment, examination.

What is the opposite of Trial?

Opposite meanings include certainty, conclusion.

What words go with Trial?

It commonly pairs with fair, unfair, full, come to, face, go on, proceed, take place, begin, attorney, court, judge, at the trial, during the trial, on trial, clinical, experimental, field, carry out, conduct, do, demonstrate something, show something, find something, period, run, data, on trial, under trial, on a trial basis, trial by fire, trial and error, clinical, experimental, field, carry out, conduct, do, demonstrate something, show something, find something, period, run, data, on trial, under trial, on a trial basis, trial by fire, trial and error, real, trial to, trials and tribulations.

What are common mistakes when using Trial?

Confused with 'trial' as a verb — remember it's primarily a noun in this context. Using 'trial' to refer to a single test when it often implies multiple evaluations. Mixing up 'trial' with 'trial run' — the latter is specifically about practice or testing something before the final version.

How do you pronounce Trial?

US: /["/ˈtraɪəl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtraɪəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Trial?

Used in legal contexts to refer to court cases, or in general contexts to describe testing products. Avoid using in casual conversations when discussing failures.

What CEFR level is Trial?

"Trial" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.