trier

tri·er | \ ˈtrī(-ə)r

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Definition of trier

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : someone or something that tries

2 : an implement (such as a tapered hollow tube) used in obtaining samples of bulk material for examination and testing

Trier

geographical name

\ ˈtrir

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Definition of Trier (Entry 2 of 2)

city in western Germany on the Moselle River near the border with Luxembourg population 106,000

Examples of trier in a Sentence

Noun Even if she fails she's a real trier.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun If there was a legal determination that the defendant violated securities laws, the defendant would thereafter be barred in any shareholder suit from denying what a trier of fact has concluded. — WSJ, "In Defense of SEC Settlement Gag Clauses," 28 Jan. 2019 The American legal system utilizes the adversarial system: Both sides in a case present arguments as to the merits of their positions before the entity that will be settling the matter (the trier-of-fact such as a judge or jury). — Suzanne Bell, Slate Magazine, "Jeff Sessions Doesn’t Understand the Necessity of Science," 20 Apr. 2017 God loves a trier, and the man has certainly provided evidence so far that 78 seems a bit harsh. — SI.com, "Banter King Benjamin Mendy Implores EA Sports to Change FIFA 18 Rating After City Hit Watford for 6," 17 Sep. 2017 Tough thing to prove, but apparently the judge was a trier of fact. — Jamie Rosen, Town & Country, "Raoul Felder on the Prenup Bust-Up," 13 Mar. 2013

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“Trier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trier. Accessed 27 Jan. 2021.

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