trialscheme

noun
UK /ˈtraɪəl skiːm/
US /ˈtraɪəl skiːm/

A trial scheme is a small test to see if a plan works well.

The city started a trial scheme with free buses to see if people would use them.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A temporary arrangement set up to check how well something works before making it permanent.

The trial scheme for the new recycling bins will last three months.

3. A plan used in a court or official setting to try something out under supervision.

Officials launched a trial scheme to speed up small court cases.

4. A small-scale version of a bigger project used to gather feedback.

The school ran a trial scheme for later start times and asked parents what they thought.