pokusový

Pokusové is a term that can refer to several related concepts, primarily in the context of experimentation and testing. It broadly translates from languages like Czech and Slovak to mean "experimental" or "of an experiment."

In a scientific or technical setting, "pokusové" describes something that is in an experimental phase or is part of a trial. This could be a pokusové vozidlo (experimental vehicle), a pokusové zariadenie (experimental device), or a pokusové riešenie (experimental solution). The emphasis is on the fact that it is not yet finalized, proven, or in regular use, but rather undergoing testing to assess its viability, performance, or safety.

The term can also be used more generally in everyday language to describe something that is being tried out or is not yet a standard procedure. For example, a pokusový projekt could be a pilot project designed to test a new approach before wider implementation. The core idea remains that of an endeavor undertaken to discover or demonstrate something, often with an element of uncertainty regarding the outcome. The "pokusové" nature implies a provisional status, subject to change or discontinuation based on the results of the experiment.