trial

A trial is a meeting in court with a judge where two sides explain their positions and the judge or jury makes a decision.

Example: He was taken to jail to await trial for murder.

A trial is a test to see if something works or not, especially in science.

Example: Several randomized clinical trials have shown that aspirin may reduce the risk of cancer.

Trial and error is the process of trying things and making mistakes as you learn something.

Example: There is some trial and error to finding the right solution.

A trial is a competition where the winners are chosen to move on to higher level competitions.

Example: She finishes in the top three at the Olympic trials in Toronto.

A trial is a difficult experience.