trial

A proceeding in which opposing parties in a dispute present evidence and make arguments on the application of the law before a judge or jury.

An instance of such a proceeding.

The act or process of testing, trying, or putting to the proof.

An instance of such testing, especially as part of a series of tests or experiments.

An effort or attempt.

A state of pain or anguish that tests patience, endurance, or belief.

A trying, troublesome, or annoying person or thing.

A preliminary competition or test to determine qualifications, as in a sport.