scientifictrial
nounUK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈtraɪəl/
US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk ˈtraɪəl/
A test that scientists do to find out if something works or is safe.
The new medicine was tested in a scientific trial before doctors gave it to people.
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2. A careful test of a new product to see how well it works.
The company ran a scientific trial on its new solar panel.
3. A research study where people try something and scientists watch what happens.
During the scientific trial, volunteers wrote down how they felt each day.
4. A fair test done step by step so others can check the results.
The scientific trial had clear rules so every scientist could repeat it.