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test; try; examination
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to test; to try out; to experiment
Often used for testing an action or method before formal implementation, can be reduplicated for casual tone.
We will first trial this new plan to see how it works.
This new cruise ship is undergoing sea trials ahead of official service.
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This factory is developing and testing new environmentally friendly materials.
Go try on this new clothes to see if they fit.
First try this approach to see the result, then make a final decision.
noun
exam; test; examination
formalRefers to formal assessment of knowledge or ability, often used in compound words.
The final exam this time has moderate difficulty level questions.
Examinees are carefully answering questions in the exam hall.
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The teacher is grading the test papers from this month's exam.
I haven't prepared enough for tomorrow's oral English exam.
College freshmen need to take the re-examination for admission before being officially enrolled.