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trial run

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trial run
n.
A test, as of performance or acceptance.

trial run
n
1. (Engineering / Automotive Engineering) a test drive in a vehicle to assess its performance
2. a test or rehearsal of something new or untried to assess its effectiveness
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.trial runtrial run - trying something to find out about it; "a sample for ten days free trial"; "a trial of progesterone failed to relieve the pain"
experimentation, experiment - the testing of an idea; "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories"
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
Translations
trial run nperiodo di prova
trial run nperiodo di prova


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