field trial

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field trial

A new drone undergoes a field trial on a farm.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A test of young hunting dogs to determine their skill in pointing and retrieving: A "field trial" is a competitive event or evaluation where hunting dogs, especially pointers and retrievers, demonstrate their natural abilities and training in a simulated hunting environment.
    • A contest between gun dogs to determine their proficiency in pointing and retrieving: It refers to an organized competition where dogs are judged on their performance in tasks essential for hunting game birds.
    • A test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used: In a broader, non-canine context, a "field trial" is a practical test of a new product, piece of equipment, or methodology conducted in its intended real-world setting, rather than in a laboratory.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Canine Competition):
    • The champion setter was bred from a line of dogs that excelled in field trials.
    • He entered his young Labrador in its first field trial to assess its retrieving instincts.
  • Noun (Product Testing):
    • The agricultural company conducted extensive field trials for the new drought-resistant seed variety.
    • The software update will undergo a field trial with a select group of users before public release.
Advanced Usage
  • "to hold a field trial": to organize and run such a test or competition.
    • The kennel club will hold a field trial next month.
  • "to be in/under field trial": describes a product or method currently being tested in real conditions.
    • The prototype is still under field trial; the final design may change.
Variants and Related Words
  • Field-test (verb): To test something in a real-world environment.
    • The engineers need to field-test the vehicle in extreme climates.
  • Trial (noun): A test or experiment. "Field trial" is a specific type of trial.
Synonyms
  • Canine context: hunting test, dog trial, gun dog competition.
  • Product context: practical test, real-world test, pilot test, beta test.
Related Phrases
  • Field trial results: The outcomes or data collected from such a test.
    • The field trial results were promising, showing a 15% increase in yield.
  • Field trial champion: A dog that has won such a competition.
    • His dog is a national field trial champion.
field trial

A new drone undergoes a field trial on a farm.

Noun
  1. a test of young hunting dogs to determine their skill in pointing and retrieving
  2. a contest between gun dogs to determine their proficiency in pointing and retrieving
  3. a test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used

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