trial period
nounUK /ˈtraɪəl ˈpɪəriəd/
US /ˈtraɪəl ˈpɪriəd/
A trial period is a short time when you try something to see if you like it.
The new app gives you a free trial period of seven days.
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2. A set time at the start of a job when a worker is watched to see if they are good enough.
During her trial period, the new employee learned the job quickly.
3. A short time when a new product can be used before you decide to buy it.
The software's trial period ends tomorrow, so I must decide whether to pay.
4. A test time to see if something works well before using it for real.
The school gave the new reading program a trial period of one month.