trial

noun

1.
the act of testing something
2.
trying something to find out about it
Derived from:
try
3.
the act of undergoing testing
Derived from:
try
4.
(law) the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due process of law
Derived from:
try
5.
(sports) a preliminary competition to determine qualifications
6.
an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
Derived from:
try