Trial
(noun)
- A formal examination of evidence by a judge, typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
- An opportunity to test something.
- A test of someone's abilities or of a new product.
Origin:
Middle english: from old french triel, from latin tria "three" (the original trial being by a jury of 12, reduced to three in the case of certain minor offenses). the noun use dates from the late 16th century, originally denoting a test of a new invention.
Examples:
- The defendant stood trial for embezzlement.
- The trial will be held in front of a jury.
- The new drug is currently undergoing clinical trials.
- The athlete had a trial with the professional team.
- The company offered a free trial of the service.