trial

/ˈtɹaɪəl/

An opportunity to test something out; a test.

They will perform the trials for the new equipment next week.

Appearance at judicial court in order to be examined.

A difficult or annoying experience.

That boy was a trial to his parents.

A tryout to pick members of a team.

soccer trials

A piece of ware used to test the heat of a kiln.

An internal examination set by Eton College.