trial run

Noun
  1. Trying something to find out about it (synset 105807220)
    "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"
    is a type of: experiment, experimentation - the testing of an idea
    subtypes:
    • field test, field trial - a test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used
    • alpha test - (computer science) a first test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by the developer
    • beta test - (computer science) a second test of an experimental product (such as computer software) carried out by an outside organization
    • road test - a test to insure that a vehicle is roadworthy
    • trial balloon - a test of public opinion
    same as: test, trial, tryout

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