Noun: field trial feeld trI-ul
- A test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used
"The agricultural company conducted a field trial of their new pesticide";
- field test
- A test of young hunting dogs to determine their skill in pointing and retrieving
"The spaniel performed well in the field trial, showcasing its natural hunting abilities"
- A contest between gun dogs to determine their proficiency in pointing and retrieving
"The hunting club held annual field trials for various breeds of gun dogs"
Derived forms: field trials
Type of: competition, contest, dummy run [Brit, informal], run, test, trial, trial run, tryout
Encyclopedia: Field trial