Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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trial | Yes | No | No | No |
trial balloon | Yes | No | No | No |
trial (noun) | trial balloon (noun) |
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the act of testing something | a balloon sent up to test air currents |
(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law | a test of public opinion |
the act of undergoing testing | |
trying something to find out about it | |
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event | |
(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications |