field trial
nounUK /ˈfiːld ˌtraɪəl/
US /ˈfiːld ˌtraɪəl/
A field trial is a test done outside in a real place to see if something works.
The farmers held a field trial to check the new seeds.
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2. A competition where dogs show their hunting or working skills.
Our dog won a prize at the field trial last weekend.
3. A test of a new product or idea in a real-world setting.
The company ran a field trial of the new app in three towns.
4. A scientific test carried out in natural conditions rather than in a lab.
The field trial showed that the plants grew well in dry soil.