It may be taken orally (4)

I believe the answer is:

test

(Other definitions for test that I've seen before include "Examine to play international cricket match" , "catch trout in it?" , "Trial; Hampshire river" , "Trial - big match" , "Experiment" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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