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Tri-al

Pronunciation: \'tri(-e)l\

Function: noun

Etymology: Anglo-French, from trier to try

Date: 15th century

1a: the action or process of trying or putting to the proof : test b: a preliminary contest (as in a sport)
2: the formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue
3: a test of faith, patience, or stamina through subjection to suffering or temptation ; broadly : a source of vexation or annoyance
4 a: a tryout or experiment to test quality, value, or usefulness - compare clinical trial b: one of a number of repetitions of an experiment
5: attempt

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