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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    test examination experiment assessment evaluation investigation inquiry hearing proceeding lawsuit prosecution litigation probe inspection scrutiny audit review appraisal analysis check verification validation authentication certification accreditation hearing adjudication arbitration mediation negotiation settlement verdict judgment decision ruling sentence penalty punishment discipline sanction retribution reparation restitution compensation damages award prize reward recognition honor distinction accolade tribute praise commendation approval endorsement recommendation suggestion proposal plan scheme project program initiative venture undertaking endeavor effort attempt tryout audition screening interview evaluation appraisal estimation valuation rating ranking grading scoring marking assessment examination quiz test trial rehearsal dry run practice preparation warm-up exercise drill training instruction guidance direction supervision oversight management administration governance regulation control supervision monitoring observation surveillance inspection detection discovery findings results outcome consequence effect impact influence result upshot denouement climax culmination finale conclusion termination end finish completion fulfillment achievement attainment realization actualization materialization actuality reality fact truth certainty surety guarantee assurance security safety protection defense shield guardian custodian protector preserver conservator savior deliverer rescuer liberator emancipator freeing release discharge liberation freedom independence autonomy self-governance sovereignty dominion power authority control command leadership guidance direction management administration governance regulation supervision oversight monitoring observation surveillance inspection detection discovery findings results outcome consequence effect impact influence.

    Meaning of Trial

    The primary meaning of the word "trial" is a formal examination or test of something, especially a person's performance or ability.

    Definitions

    • A formal examination of evidence in a court of law to determine a person's guilt or innocence.
    • A test or examination of something, especially a person's performance or ability.
    • A difficult or trying experience, especially one that tests a person's character or endurance.
    • A preliminary or experimental version of something, especially a product or a procedure.

    Etymology of Trial

    The word "trial" comes from the Old French word "trier", which means "to try" or "to test", and is derived from the Latin word "tritare", which means "to grind" or "to wear down".
    The word has been used in English since the 13th century, initially in the sense of a test or examination, and later in the sense of a formal court proceeding.

    Example Uses

    • The company is conducting a trial of the new product to test its effectiveness.
    • The defendant is on trial for murder and faces a possible life sentence.
    • The athlete's performance in the trial event qualified her for the national championships.
    • The new employee is on a trial period to see if she is suitable for the job.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    acquittal dismissal exoneration vindication justification validation confirmation verification approval endorsement recommendation suggestion proposal plan scheme project program initiative venture undertaking endeavor effort attempt abandonment cessation discontinuation termination conclusion end finish completion fulfillment achievement attainment realization actualization materialization actuality reality fact truth certainty surety guarantee assurance security safety protection defense shield guardian custodian protector preserver conservator savior deliverer rescuer liberator emancipator freeing release discharge liberation freedom independence autonomy self-governance sovereignty dominion power authority control command leadership guidance direction management administration governance regulation supervision oversight monitoring observation surveillance inspection detection discovery findings results outcome consequence effect impact influence.

    Related Nouns

    court judge jury lawyer client defendant plaintiff witness evidence testimony verdict sentence punishment penalty fine imprisonment probation parole acquittal dismissal appeal lawsuit litigation prosecution defense case suit action proceeding hearing trial examination investigation inquiry probe inspection scrutiny