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Field Trial (Noun)

A test of young hunting dogs to determine their skill in pointing and retrieving.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The field trial season kicked off with a bang as numerous young pointing dogs took to the field to test their skills.
In the upcoming field trial, the new Irish Setter breed would be put through its paces to determine its worth as a hunting companion.
As a way to improve the skills of young dogs, professional trainers rely heavily on results from field trials.
The judges at the field trial observed and scored each competing dog on its bird-finding ability and recovery efficiency.
This year's regional field trial received an unprecedented number of entries from trainers looking to gauge the readiness of their young dogs for the big leagues.

A contest between gun dogs to determine their proficiency in pointing and retrieving.

Nouns denoting natural events.

The trainer heavily invested in the gun dog's field trial training to improve its chances of winning.
Although the German shorthaired pointer did well during the initial field trials, it eventually lost to a more experienced retriever.
Field trial results have consistently shown that the English setter outperforms its competitors in wet conditions.
Experts disagree on whether intense field trials are beneficial for young gun dogs.
Multiple championships in regional field trials qualified the loyal Labrador retriever for the national competitions.

A test of the performance of some new product under the conditions in which it will be used.