trier

• Substantiv, das eine Person bezeichnet, die eine Sache prüft und entscheidet, etwa einen Richter, oder allgemeiner jemanden, der etwas versucht oder probiert.

A noun referring to a person who examines and settles a case, such as a judge, or more generally, one who makes an attempt or tries something.

1. Judge or arbiterC1formal

   A person who examines and settles a case, such as a judge or arbitrator.

   Richter oder Schiedsrichter

   • The trier of fact must weigh all the evidence carefully.
   • In this case, the jury acts as the trier of fact.
   • The trier ruled in favor of the plaintiff after a long deliberation.

   Synonymeadjudicatorarbiterarbitratorjudgerefereeumpire

2. Persistent personB2informalbritish

   A person who tries hard and does not give up easily, especially in the face of difficulty.

   Ausdauernder Mensch

   • She's a real trier; she never gives up on her goals.
   • He may not be the most talented, but he's a trier.
   • The coach praised the young athlete for being a trier.

   Synonymefighterstayerstrivertrooper

   Antonymedefeatistloserquitter