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Definition trial in British English

trial noun

noun
/ˈtraɪəl/
1

the process of examining a case in a court of law and deciding whether someone is guilty or innocent. When a case comes to trial, it is brought to a court and the person who has been accused of a crime stands trial (=appears in court)

Example

They're on trial for armed robbery.

Example

He remains in prison awaiting trial on major fraud charges.

Example

Both men will now go on trial for drugs and firearms offences.

Example

He is facing trial on numerous terrorism charges.

Example

It is not certain whether she will be put on trial for burglary.

Example

If there is sufficient evidence to prosecute then the case will definitely go to trial.

Synonyms and related words
action advocacy appeal
2

the process of testing a product, plan, or person over a period of time

Example

The drug is now undergoing clinical trials.

Example

The system will operate for a six-month trial period.

Example

We've installed the new system on a trial basis.

Example

She wanted a trial separation but he insisted on a divorce.

Synonyms and related words
test trial experiment
Example

She writes about the trials of life on the American frontier.

Synonyms and related words
crisis battle nightmare
3.1

someone who causes problems or is annoying

Example

The kids can be a bit of a trial at times.

Synonyms and related words
troublemaker nuisance trial
4

a sports competition during which people are tested and chosen for a later competition

Example

The Olympic trials are to be held next week.

Synonyms and related words
battle/war of nerves bye card
Definition trial in British English