Meaning of trial run | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An empirical test of the suitability or effectiveness of a method or object by running it at least once.
2. An empirical test of the suitability or capability of a person or actor by letting them perform at least once.

Equivalents

Examples

“Because most diesel failures can be traced to electrical faults, minor in themselves but often difficult to pin-point, any unscheduled halt during a trial run is often the signal for the frenzied unfolding of wiring diagrams and the appearance of an impressive array of voltmeters and circuit testers.”

CEFR level