Difference between Trial and Trail

What is the difference between Trial and Trail?

Trial as a verb is to carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it. while Trail as a verb is to follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).

Trial

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To carry out a series of tests on (a new product, procedure etc.) before marketing or implementing it. To try out (a new player) in a sports team.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to a trial or test. Attempted on a provisional or experimental basis. Characterized by having three (usually equivalent) components. Triple. pertaining to a language form referring to three of something, as people; contrast singular, dual and plural.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: an opportunity to test something out; a test. appearance at judicial court. a difficult experience. an annoying person

Trail

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The track followed by a hunter.A route for travel over land, especially a narrow, unpaved route for use by hikers, horse riders, etc.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To follow behind (someone or something); to tail (someone or something).To drag (something) behind on the ground.To leave (a trail of).To show a trailer of (a film, TV show etc.); to release or publish a preview of (a report etc.) in advance of the full publication.

Example sentence: The Trail of Tears should teach all of us the importance of respect for others who are different from ourselves and compassion for those who have difficulties.

We hope you now know whether to use Trial or Trail in your sentence.

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