field trial
Americannoun
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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.
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a trial of a new product or procedure to determine its efficiency or usefulness in actual performance.
noun
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hunting a test of or contest between gun dogs to determine their proficiency and standard of training in retrieving or pointing
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(often plural) a test to display performance, efficiency, or durability, as of a vehicle or invention
Etymology
Origin of field trial
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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In their field trial, the researchers collected dozens of measurements of the lava in different locations and at different times.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024
In early 2021 Keith and Frank Keutsch, an atmospheric chemist at Harvard, were planning the first SRM field trial.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 20, 2023
Dr. Strauss, who previously served on Living Carbon’s advisory board, has grown some of the company’s seedlings since last year as part of a field trial funded by the company.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2023
A first step toward a vessel slowdown initiative is a field trial for the hydrophones to help determine when orcas are in the area.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 25, 2022
With these Mr. Arkwright has bred to the best working strains, with the result that he has had many good field trial winners.
From Dogs and All about Them by Leighton, Robert
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