Trial Definition
trial
noun
- the act of testing something; "in the experimental trials the amount of carbon was measured separately"; "he called each flip of the coin a new trial"
- trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"
- the act of undergoing testing; "he survived the great test of battle"; "candidates must compete in a trial of skill"
- (law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law; "he had a fair trial and the jury found him guilty"; "most of these complaints are settled before they go to trial"
- (sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications; "the trials for the semifinals began yesterday"
- an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event; "his mother-in-law's visits were a great trial for him"; "life is full of tribulations"; "a visitation of the plague"
"Trial" in song lyrics
See how trial is used in real songs:
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"With a banana clip longer than the O.J. trial"
504 Boyz f/ Afficial, Curren$y — War -
"No Smiles, dogs cry when they're on trial"
9th Prince f/ Islord, Ruthless Bastards, T.M.F. — Generation Next -
"Jakes is foul, Beat me in a racist trial"
9th Prince f/ Spanish Jose — Street Gems
Words that rhyme with trial
Usage tips for "trial"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "trial" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for trial to find words that pair well.