trier
noun
a person or thing that tries or tests; tester.
trier
1 American
[trahy-er]
/ ˈtraɪ ər /
noun
triers
plural
Trier
2
American
[treer]
/ trɪər /
noun
Trier
1
British
/ triːr /
noun
trier
2
British
/ ˈtraɪə /
noun
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Etymology
Origin of trier
First recorded in 1300–50, trier is from the Middle English word triour. See try, -er 1
Example Sentences
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It is disappointing, though not surprising, that Barrett fails to recognize Solomon’s role as the trier of fact.
From Slate ● Sep. 5, 2025
Son's replacement Timo Werner actually spared United further punishment, confirming he remains a willing trier but a thoroughly unreliable finisher, twice shooting lamely at United keeper Andre Onana when clean through.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2024
“The trier of fact is going to decide whether former president Trump’s conduct was illegal.”
From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2023
He said “the outcome of the case will be for a Fulton County judge and trier of fact to ultimately decide.”
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
But the law of silence was not laid upon any one else but the trier of the spell.
From Tried for Her Life A Sequel to "Cruel As the Grave" by Southworth, Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte
Sentimental Value was named best international feature, and director Joachim Trier joked: "I'm just a film nerd from Norway, this means so much."
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
For Joachim Trier, whose "Sentimental Value" has an impressive nine nominations including for best director, being a part of the conversation is already a win.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
I don’t know what I felt, but there was something really special, and because Joachim Trier also is someone — I mean, “The Worst Person in the World,” absolutely loved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
And my agents called me and said Joachim Trier has a new film and there’s a part for an American actress, even though the film is predominantly in Norwegian.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
It was restored to the elector of Trier in 1650, but was not strongly fortified until 1672.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various
They are not even intended to be the triers of facts, as that is the task of the lower courts.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2025
She wrote that it was “within the realm of the jury as the triers of fact, to resolve the firearm toolmark analysis and opinion, along with the other evidence presented, in rendering its verdict.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Bamba will continue to travel with the team for moral support, but Cardiff need more than a bunch of triers if they are to survive.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 7, 2019
And on the long, fraught trail between crime and conviction, the first triers of fact were the cops.
From Salon ● Dec. 17, 2015
It was insisted, therefore, that the Lords triers should retire with the Judges.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 11 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund
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