trials Meaning & Definition
What Does Trials Mean?
Trials is used as a noun meaning plural of trial. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of trial. As a verb, it means To carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it.
Quick Facts About Trials
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈtɹaɪəlz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Trials Definition (Noun)
- plural of trial
Trials as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of trial
Noun
- An opportunity to test something out; a test.
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.
That boy was a trial to his parents.
- A tryout to pick members of a team.
soccer trials
- A piece of ware used to test the heat of a kiln.
- An internal examination set by Eton College.
Verb
- To carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it.
The warning system was extensively trialed before being fitted to all our vehicles.
- To try out (a new player) in a sports team.
The team trialled a new young goalkeeper in Saturday's match, with mixed results.
Synonyms of Trials
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Trials synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Trials
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Trials in a Sentence
They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week.
That boy was a trial to his parents.
soccer trials
The warning system was extensively trialed before being fitted to all our vehicles.
The team trialled a new young goalkeeper in Saturday's match, with mixed results.
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Trials
Trials Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of trials is //ˈtɹaɪəlz//, spoken in 1 syllable.