field trial
noun
1
: a trial of sporting dogs in actual performance
2
: a trial of a new product in actual situations for which it is intended
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There are also field trials and tests.
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
His work covers novel research, field trials, political campaigning and industrial-scale implementation.
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The team says this method has been validated to achieve 85-90% survival in field trials and the existing literature.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Through tastings, field trials, and regional events like Chicory Week, the network has spotlighted the complexity and appeal of bitter greens.
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Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 28 Jan. 2026
His work covers novel research, field trials, political campaigning and industrial-scale implementation.
—New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
The team says this method has been validated to achieve 85-90% survival in field trials and the existing literature.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Through tastings, field trials, and regional events like Chicory Week, the network has spotlighted the complexity and appeal of bitter greens.
—Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for field trial
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“Field trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20trial. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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