trials

Noun

• the act of testing something
  • "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"
• trying something to find out about it
• the act of undergoing testing
• (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law
• (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications
  • "the trials for the semifinals began yesterday"
• an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
• plural of trial

Verb

• third-person singular simple present indicative of trial

Synonyms

run, test, trial, trial run, tribulation, tryout, visitation