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.