sea trials

noun

(used with a plural verb)

1. a series of trial runs to test the performance of a new ship.

Example Sentences

Sea trials of the submarine began in June, nearly two years after it was first unveiled.

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But Defence Minister Wellington Koo said Monday that sea trials were ongoing.

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"All the sea trials were supposed to be completed by the end of November, but in fact that is no longer achievable," Koo told lawmakers.

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The parties said they wanted to see the results of the submarine's sea trials before releasing the funds.

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First launched in 2022, the Fujian started conducting sea trials last year to test its systems and operational capabilities.

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