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Definitions from the WebTrial BalloonDefinition: A trial balloon is a tentative measure or idea that is put forward for testing or evaluation before it is fully adopted or implemented. Part of Speech: Noun Sense 1: A proposed idea or action used for gauging public opinion before making a final decision. Example sentence: The government floated a trial balloon regarding the new tax policy to see how the public would react. Sense 2: An object or device used in meteorology to determine wind direction and speed at various altitudes. Example sentence: The meteorologists released a trial balloon to gather information about the winds at different atmospheric levels. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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