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