trial run
noun
a preliminary performance or test of something, as of the operation of a ship or the effectiveness of a play.
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Origin of trial run
First recorded in 1900–05
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British Dictionary definitions for trial run
trial run
noun
a test drive in a vehicle to assess its performance
a test or rehearsal of something new or untried to assess its effectiveness
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