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Synonyms of trial

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Another word for trial is test. Other synonyms of trial are clinical trial, court case, attempt and try.

Synonyms and similar words for trial

nounAn occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable...

  • testA challenge, trial.

nounA research study to test the effectiveness and safety of a drug, medical procedure, etc.

  • clinical trialA test of a medication or other medical treatment (such as a medical device), usually a comparison against a placebo...

nounA meeting or series of meetings in a court of law at which evidence is presented to a judge (and...

  • court caseA legal case to be resolved in a court.

nounThe action of trying (to do) something, especially more than once. (This sense is still current in...

Meaning of trial

  1. noun An occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are.
  2. noun The testing of a product or procedure.
  3. noun A research study to test the effectiveness and safety of a drug, medical procedure, etc.

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Questions about synonyms of trial

What is another word for trial?
Trial has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as test, clinical trial, court case, attempt and try.
What does trial mean?
Trial means an occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are.

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