trial

[ˈtraɪəl]

Definition:
1. The act of testing something.
2. Trying something to find out about it.
3. The act of undergoing testing.

Use 'trial' in a sentence:

1. Many drugs were found by trial and error.
2. The sensational verdict climaxed a six-month trial.
3. She was detained without trial.
4. The trial took place amid a blaze of publicity.
5. The trial was held in camera.
6. It is arguable whether the case should have ever gone to trial.
7. He denies 18 charges. The trial continues today.
8. He is in custody awaiting trial.
9. The trial was fully reported in the media.
10. It's unbelievable that they have permitted this trial to go ahead.
11. He needs to sharpen up before the Olympic trials.
12. The trial was halted after the first week.
13. The company has been targeted by animal rights groups for its use of dogs in drugs trials.
14. They were brought to trial for treasonable conspiracy.
15. She is awaiting trial on corruption charges.
16. The prisoners were kept shackled during the trial.
17. They had to endure a long wait before the case came to trial.
18. The trial is predicted to last for months.
19. Millions of people followed the trial on TV.
20. The trial was conducted under a blanket of secrecy.
21. After the trial, she had to go into hiding for several weeks.
22. He refused to comment after the trial.
23. The trial was a travesty of justice.
24. The trial made a mockery of justice.
25. It was a mockery of a trial.
26. It was a farcical trial.
27. The trial has been adjourned until next week.
28. It was largely a matter of trial and error.
29. The rape trial was sensationally halted yesterday.
30. We plan to release a prototype this autumn for trial in hospitals.
31. Throughout the trial, he portrayed himself as the victim.
32. The trial was postponed indefinitely.
33. The case never came to trial.
34. He did not receive a fair trial.
35. Everyone has a right to a fair trial.
36. They agreed to a trial separation.
37. You can have it for a trial period.
38. The trial was adjourned for an indefinite period.
39. Reporting restrictions on the trial have been lifted.
40. He refused to comment until after the trial.
41. The trial reopened on 6 March.
42. He was bound over for trial.
43. The trial was a complete farce.
44. The trial is expected to continue for three months.
45. He emerged from the trial with his reputation intact.
46. Their trial will shortly begin.
47. The trial was adjourned following the presentation of new evidence to the court.
48. He went through hell during the trial.
49. The date of the trial has been advanced by one week.
50. Arbitrary arrests and detention without trial were common.
51. The men were arrested but not brought to trial.
52. The trial is due to begin next month.
53. The system was introduced on a trial basis for one month.
54. The trial was a radicalizing experience for her.
55. He conducted himself with grace and dignity throughout the trial.