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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    tests examinations assessments evaluations tribulations hardships afflictions sufferings ordeals challenges difficulties hindrances obstacles barriers setbacks frustrations disappointments failures misfortunes calamities disasters catastrophes troubles woes struggles strifes conflicts contentions competitions contests matches games tournaments auditions screenings appraisals judgments verdicts decisions rulings

    Meaning of Trials

    The primary meaning of the word "Trials" refers to a series of tests or examinations, or a difficult or challenging situation.

    Definitions

    • A test of someone's ability, character, or endurance, typically by subjecting them to a series of challenging or difficult situations.
    • A formal examination or evaluation of someone's knowledge, skills, or performance.
    • A difficult or challenging situation, or a period of time when someone is experiencing a lot of problems or difficulties.

    Etymology of Trials

    The word "Trials" comes from the Old French word "trier", which means "to try" or "to test", and is derived from the Latin word "trire", which means "to sift" or "to separate".
    The word has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a test or examination, and has since expanded to include a range of related meanings, including a difficult or challenging situation.

    Example Uses

    • The company is going through a series of trials to test the new product before it is released to the market.
    • The athlete faced many trials and tribulations during her training, but she persevered and eventually won the championship.
    • The court is currently conducting trials to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    tests examinations assessments evaluations challenges difficulties hardships obstacles barriers setbacks frustrations disappointments failures misfortunes calamities disasters catastrophes troubles woes struggles strifes conflicts contentions competitions contests

    Related Verbs

    test examine assess evaluate challenge struggle strive contend compete contest try attempt endeavor undertake persevere persist overcome surmount conquer defeat vanquish triumph succeed

    Related Adjectives

    difficult challenging hard tough demanding rigorous strenuous exhausting arduous laborious painful unpleasant disagreeable troublesome problematic vexing annoying frustrating disappointing disheartening discouraging dispiriting