trial run en · NOUN
Meanings
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An empirical test of the suitability or effectiveness of a method or object by running it at least once.
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.
1962 April, R. K. Evans, “The Acceptance Testing of Diesel Locomotives”, in Modern Railways, page 268:
- An empirical test of the suitability or capability of a person or actor by letting them perform at least once.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| trial runs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (10)
nl testpoging (of suitability or effectiveness) · cmn 試演 /试演 (test of the suitability or capability of a person) · fi koe (test of the suitability or capability of a person) · cmn 試鏡 /试镜 (test of the suitability or capability of a person) · nb prøvetur (of suitability or effectiveness) · cmn 試運行 /试运行 (of suitability or effectiveness) · cmn 試驗 /试验 (of suitability or effectiveness) · nn prøvetur (of suitability or effectiveness) · fi koekäyttö (of suitability or effectiveness) · da prøvetur (of suitability or effectiveness)