timetrial
nounUK /ˈtaɪm traɪəl/
US /ˈtaɪm traɪəl/
A race where each person tries to finish as fast as they can.
He won the time trial by finishing the course in under ten minutes.
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2. A test to see how long something takes to do.
The engineers ran a time trial on the new engine.
3. In cycling, a stage where riders start alone and race the clock.
The Tour de France includes a long time trial.
4. A practice run used to measure speed before a real event.
The swimmers did a time trial to check their progress.