Definition

Noun: 1. A person who makes an effort or attempts something: A "trier" is someone who consistently puts in effort and does not give up easily, even if they are not always successful. 2. A person or official who examines and decides a case: In a formal or legal context, a "trier" is one who investigates and settles a matter, such as a judge or an adjudicator.

Examples

• Noun (Person who tries):
  • She may not be the best player on the team, but she is a real trier and always gives 100%.
  • As a trier, he never gives up on solving a difficult problem.
• Noun (Examiner of a case):
  • The judge, as the trier of fact, listened carefully to all the evidence.
  • The committee acted as the final trier of the dispute.

Advanced Usage

• "A trier of fact": A legal term for the person or group (judge or jury) in a trial who has the responsibility of deciding what the facts of the case are.
  • In a jury trial, the jury is the trier of fact.

Variants and Related Words

• Try (verb): To make an attempt or effort to do something.
  • I will try to finish the report today.
• Trial (noun): A test of performance; or the formal examination of evidence in a court.
  • The new system is still on trial.

Synonyms

• Attempter: One who tries or attempts.
• Striver: A person who works hard to achieve something.
• Adjudicator: A person who makes a formal judgment on a disputed matter.

Related Idioms

• "He's/She's a trier": A common phrase used to praise someone's persistent effort and positive attitude, regardless of the outcome.
  • Don't worry about him failing the test. He's a trier; he'll study harder and pass next time.

Noun

1. one who tries
2. one (as a judge) who examines and settles a case