trial

  • 11trial — ► NOUN 1) a formal examination of evidence in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings. 2) a test of performance, qualities, or suitability. 3) (trials) an event in which horses or dogs compete or perform. 4) something… …

    English terms dictionary

  • 12Trial — Tri al, n. [From {Try}.] 1. The act of trying or testing in any manner. Specifically: [1913 Webster] (a) Any effort or exertion of strength for the purpose of ascertaining what can be done or effected. [1913 Webster] [I] defy thee to the trial of …

    The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • 13trial — (n.) mid 15c., act or process of testing, from Anglo Fr. trial, noun formed from triet to try (see TRY (Cf. try)). Sense of examining and deciding a case in a court of law is first recorded 1570s; extended to any ordeal by 1590s. As an adj.… …

    Etymology dictionary

  • 14trial — / traiəl/, it. / trial/ s. ingl. [der. di (to ) try provare, saggiare ], usato in ital. al masch. (med.) [procedimento terapeutico in fase sperimentale: t. farmacologico ] ▶◀ prova, sperimentazione, test …

    Enciclopedia Italiana

  • 15trial — (Del ingl. trial). m. Dep. Prueba de habilidad con motocicleta o bicicleta realizada sobre terrenos accidentados, montañosos y con obstáculos preparados para dificultar más el recorrido …

    Diccionario de la lengua española

  • 16Trial — (engl., spr. Treiäll), 1) Probe, Prüfung, Versuch, Erfahrung; 2) gerichtliche Untersuchung, Verhör …

    Pierer's Universal-Lexikon

  • 17Trial — (engl., spr. trai ĕl), Untersuchung, Verhör …

    Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon

  • 18Trial — Triāl, Triālis, s. Numerus …

    Kleines Konversations-Lexikon

  • 19Trial — (treiäll), engl., das gerichtliche Verhör …

    Herders Conversations-Lexikon

  • 20trial — s. m. 1.  [Esporte] Competição de motos todo o terreno. • s. f. 2. Moto utilizada para esta espécie de competição, leve e com suspensão muito flexível …

    Dicionário da Língua Portuguesa