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Definition of trialist

trialist

/ˈtraɪəlɪst/
tri · al · ist
Plural:trialists
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trialist Lexical Profile

trialist Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A sports player who participates in a trial match or training session in order to be evaluated for a permanent place on a team.

Example

"The football club fielded several young trialists during the preseason friendly to assess their potential."

2

A researcher or clinician who designs, conducts, or manages a clinical trial, or a participant enrolled in one.

Example

"As the lead clinical trialist, she oversaw the recruitment of patients across twelve medical centers."

3

British A competitor in a sporting trial, such as a motorcycle reliability trial or a sheepdog trial.

Example

"The veteran sheepdog trialist guided his border collie effortlessly through the final obstacles."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Also spelled 'triallist' in British English.

• Rhymes for trialist

• Nearby Words

triadic
triage
trial
trialist
triangle
triangular
triangulate

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trialist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trialist
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