field trial

noun

a competition among sporting dogs under natural conditions in the field, in which the animals are judged on the basis of excellence of performance in hunting.
a trial of a new product or procedure to determine its efficiency or usefulness in actual performance.

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Origin of field trial

First recorded in 1840–50

Words nearby field trial

field stop, field strength, field study, field theory, field tile, field trial, field trip, field winding, field work, field-effect transistor, field-emission microscope
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Example sentences from the Web for field trial

  • He must be prepared for the thrilling life of the field-trial dog.

    Frank of Freedom Hill|Samuel A. Derieux

  • He told them stories of historic events in the field-trial game, and then sent them to bed.

    The Dogs of Boytown|Walter A. Dyer

British Dictionary definitions for field trial

field trial

noun

hunting a test of or contest between gun dogs to determine their proficiency and standard of training in retrieving or pointing
(often plural) a test to display performance, efficiency, or durability, as of a vehicle or invention
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