field trial

noun

: a trial of sporting dogs in actual performance

: a trial of a new product in actual situations for which it is intended

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Miller, who recently turned 18, finished fifth in the 100 meter at June’s U.S. Olympic track and field trials. —

Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2024 The highlights included finishing fifth at June’s U.S. Olympic track and field trials, and becoming only the sixth man under the age of 20 to run a 100 in less than 10 seconds. —

Andrew Greif, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024 Maki et al/Veterinary Research, CC BY-ND Researchers in Canada also began similar field trials in Ontario. —

Discover Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024 Holloway laid waste to a strong 110-meter hurdles field in 12.86 seconds at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, the second-best time of his career. —

Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for field trial