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tri-tip
nounLow in general English, but common in American culinary contexts.
/traɪ tɪp/A triangular cut of beef from the bottom sirloin, often used for roasting or grilling.
triac
nounVery Low
/ˈtraɪæk/A solid-state electronic component used as a bidirectional switch for alternating current (AC).
triacetate
nounC2/Technical
/traɪˈæsɪteɪt/A chemical compound containing three acetate groups, or a synthetic textile fiber made from cellulose triacetate.
triacetate fiber
nounLow in everyday language; medium in technical contexts such as textiles, chemistry, and fashion industry.
/traɪˈæsɪteɪt ˈfaɪbə/A synthetic fiber made from cellulose triacetate, used in textiles for its durability, sheen, and wrinkle resistance.
triacontanol
nounVery Low
/ˌtraɪ.ə.kɒnˈtæn.ɒl/A saturated primary alcohol with 30 carbon atoms, used as a plant growth stimulant.
triad
nounC1
/ˈtraɪ.æd/A group of three people or things closely connected or associated.
triage
adjectivenounverb-transitiveC1
/ˈtriːɑːʒ/The process of prioritizing patients based on the urgency of their need for treatment, especially in a disaster or emergency situation.
trial
adjectivenounverbHigh
/ˈtraɪəl/A formal examination of evidence in a court of law to decide a legal case.
trial and error
nounC1
/ˌtraɪəl ənd ˈerə(r)/A method of solving a problem or learning a skill by trying different things until one succeeds, without a specific theory or plan.
trial balance
nounMedium in business/accounting contexts, low in general language
/ˈtraɪəl ˈbæləns/A list of debit and credit balances of accounts in a ledger, used to check the arithmetic accuracy of bookkeeping entries.
trial balloon
nounIntermediate
/ˈtraɪ.əl bəˈluːn/A tentative proposal or idea released to test public reaction before an official announcement.
trial by battle
nounHistorical
/ˈtraɪəl baɪ ˈbæt.l̩/A historical legal process where disputes are resolved through physical combat between the parties or their champions.
trial court
nounC1-C2 / Professional
/ˈtraɪəl kɔːt/A court of law where cases are first heard, evidence is presented, and decisions are made based on facts and law, as opposed to appellate courts.
trial examiner
nounLow
/ˈtraɪəl ɪɡˈzæmɪnə/A person who conducts hearings or examinations in a trial, especially in administrative or legal contexts, often making preliminary findings.
trial horse
nounLow
/ˈtraɪəl hɔːs/An experienced horse used to test or train a less experienced racehorse, primarily in harness racing.
trial jury
nounB2/C1
/ˈtraɪəl ˈdʒʊəri/A group of ordinary citizens (jurors) who are sworn in to hear evidence in a court of law and decide questions of fact in a legal case, typically resulting in a verdict.
trial lawyer
nounC1
/ˈtraɪəl ˌlɔːjə/A lawyer who represents clients in court trials.
trial marriage
nounC2
/ˈtraɪəl ˈmær.ɪdʒ/A period of living together as if married, before making a formal or legal commitment, to test the compatibility of the relationship.
trial run
nounB2
/ˈtraɪəl ˌrʌn/A preliminary test or practice of something to see how it works before full implementation.
trial, the
nounB2
/ˈtraɪəl/A formal examination of evidence in a court of law to determine guilt or innocence.

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