trial, test, experiment / examination, exam, test / proof, evidence / try, attempt, shot / trial, test, event, performance / rehearsal / the condition of having felt (something)

inflection of provare:
/ inflection of provare:

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dare, prova. / to show or suggest [+ di (a quality)]; to show or suggest

that can withstand or resist; -proof

(idiomatic) test of time

showdown

test bench, test bed / situation in which one's true abilities are put to the test; acid test

trial by fire (all senses)

to determine the abilities and limits of (something or someone); to put to the test; to test

unless proven otherwise