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Trial

/trˈaɪəl/
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(noun) An occasion on which a person or thing is tested to find out how well they perform or how suitable they are.

Finding a solution that worked was a process of trial and error.
Let's take it for a month on trial.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The new drug is currently undergoing a clinical ____ to see if it is safe and effective for treating the illness today.

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