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• Beschreibt etwas, das sich in der Praxis bewährt hat und dessen Zuverlässigkeit oder Wirksamkeit sich gezeigt hat.

Describes something that has been tested and proven to be effective or reliable.

1. Tested and proven usefulB2formal

   Having been tested and shown to be effective or correct.

   Bewährt

   • This is a tried method for solving complex equations.
   • The recipe is a tried approach to making perfect bread.
   • They rely on tried techniques for their research.

   Synonymedependableprovedprovenreliabletestedtime-testedtrusty

   Antonymeunprovenuntestedunverified

2. Tested and proven reliableB2formal

   Having been tested and shown to be trustworthy or dependable.

   Bewährt

   • She is a tried and trusted member of the team.
   • The company uses only tried suppliers for its materials.
   • His advice is always tried and reliable.

   Synonymedependableestablishedprovenreliabletestedtime-testedtried and truetrustworthyvalidated

   Antonymeunprovenunreliableuntested

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass man versucht oder sich bemüht, etwas zu tun.

A verb used to express the act of making an attempt or effort to do something.

1. AttemptA1formal

   To make an effort to do or accomplish something.

   Versuch

   • I tried to call you yesterday.
   • She tried her best to win the race.
   • He tried opening the window but it was stuck.
   • They tried a new recipe for dinner.

   Synonymeattemptendeavoressayseekstrivestruggleundertakeventure

   Antonymeabandonavoidforgoignoreneglectskip

2. Test or SampleA1informal

   To use or taste something briefly to see if it suits you.

   Ausprobieren

   • Try this wine; it's excellent.
   • Try on these shoes before buying them.
   • You should try the local cuisine.
   • Let me try that game on your phone.

   Synonymesampletastetesttry out

3. Examine in CourtC1formallegal

   To hear and decide on a legal case in court.

   Vor Gericht verhandeln

   • The judge will try the case next month.
   • The court tried the defendant for theft.
   • They tried several suspects in the trial.

   Synonymeadjudicatedecidedeterminehearjudge

Phrasal-Variantentry fortry ontry out