trial

[trahy-uhl, trahyl] / ˈtraɪ əl, traɪl /

ADJECTIVE

experimental

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploratory preliminary

STRONG

balloon pilot test testing

WEAK

probationary provisional tentative

Antonyms

WEAK

definite known proven

NOUN

test

Synonyms

STRONGEST

effort examination experiment investigation probation struggle testing

STRONG

analysis assay attempt audition check crack endeavor essay experience experimentation fling go hassle lick proof shakedown shot showcase stab striving try tryout undertaking venture whack workout

WEAK

R and D dry run research and development test run trial and error trial run

NOUN

legal proceeding

Synonyms

STRONGEST

action arraignment case contest hearing impeachment indictment lawsuit litigation prosecution suit tribunal

STRONG

citation claim counterclaim cross-examination rap seizure

WEAK

court action court martial habeas corpus

NOUN

trouble, big problem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ordeal

STRONG

adversity affliction albatross anguish annoyance bane blow bother burden calvary care complication crucible difficulty distress drag grief hardship hassle heartbreak inconvenience irritation load misery misfortune nightmare nuisance pain pest plague rigor sorrow suffering thorn tribulation unhappiness vexation vicissitude visitation woe wretchedness

WEAK

cross to bear hard time pain in the neck severe test trying time

Antonyms

STRONG

advantage aid benefit blessing comfort convenience delight favor felicity fortune good fortune good luck help joy pleasure relief

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Cheryl's family has been pushing for a fresh investigation ever since the trial collapsed seven years ago.

From BBC

Ho criticised the trial as taking place in a "comical", "1984-esque reality".

From Barron's

The International Criminal Court will begin a hearing on Monday to decide whether former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte should stand trial for crimes against humanity linked to his deadly anti‑drug crackdown.

From Barron's

Shopping here in the air-conditioned comfort of the store, with trial rooms, attendants and scratch cards offering discounts on her next purchase, is a refreshingly new experience for Alka.

From BBC

Yoon's time in front of the court is not over: he still faces two trials in connection with the failed martial law bid, and four others over corruption charges.

From BBC

trial

Example Sentences

Related Words