trial meaning
trial :
experimental, test
adjective
▪ They used a trial version of the software.
▪ They used a test version of the software.
▪ The trial run was successful.
▪ The test run worked well.
paraphrasing
▪ experimental – test
▪ pilot – test
trial :
test, experiment
noun
▪ The trial lasted for two weeks.
▪ The test lasted for two weeks.
▪ They conducted a trial to check the new system.
▪ They did a test to see if the new system works.
paraphrasing
▪ test – trial
▪ experiment – trial
Pronunciation
trial [ˈtraɪəl]
The stress is on 'tri' and sounds like 'try-uhl'.
Common phrases and grammar about trial
trial - Common meaning
adjective
experimental, test
noun
test, experiment
Part of Speech Changes for "trial"
▪ try (verb) – to test or attempt
▪ trying (adjective) – difficult or testing
Common Expressions with "trial"
▪ trial period – test time
▪ trial version – test version
▪ trial and error – test and learn
▪ on trial – being tested
Important examples of trial in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, trial is often used to refer to a test phase or period.
Example of a confusing word: trail (a path or track)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Trial is used as both a noun and an adjective, often appearing in questions to distinguish these uses.
trial
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
trial period
'test time', used when referring to a temporary testing phase.
trial by fire
means 'a test of one's abilities under pressure'.
Differences between similar words and trial
trial
,
test
differences
Trial is often used for a formal test or experiment, while test is more general and can be informal.
Words with the same origin as trial
The origin of trial
trial comes from the Old French 'trier', meaning to sift or separate. It evolved to mean testing something.
Word structure
The parts are: 'tri' (to try) and 'al' (noun/adjective suffix). Trial means 'a test or experiment'.
Words with the same origin
The root of trial is 'tri' (to try). Words with the same root include 'try' (to attempt).
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