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Meanings
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experimental; trial; provisional
Describes something done on a trial basis, not yet permanent or final. Often used for preliminary measures, test implementations, or provisional arrangements.
This system is still at an experimental stage.
We tried introducing the new rules on a trial basis.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を試験的に導入するto introduce something on a trial basis
We decided to introduce the new system on a trial basis.
- 試験的に〈動詞〉to do something experimentally/on a trial basis
This product is being sold on a trial basis.
- 試験的な〈事〉an experimental/trial (undertaking, measure, etc.)
Since this is an experimental initiative, the results are still unknown.