trial

modif.

trial

n.

1. An effort to learn the truth

   analysis, test, examination; see experiment 1.

2. A case at law

   suit, lawsuit, fair hearing, hearing, action, case, contest, indictment, legal proceedings, claim, cross-examination, litigation, counterclaim, replevin, arraignment, prosecution, citation, court action, judicial contest, seizure, assumpsit, bill of divorce, habeas corpus, court-martial, impeachment, rap*, try*, court clash*.

3. An ordeal

   suffering, severe test, ordeal, crucible, tribulation, affliction, trying experience, misfortune, heavy blow, annoyance, bother, irritant, nuisance, headache*, pain*; see also affliction. See syn. study at affliction.

on trial

1. in litigation, at law, before the bar, before a judge, before a jury, indicted, being tried.

2. on a trial basis, on approval, for a trial period, being tested, under consideration, not yet accepted;