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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation | |
| Synonyms: | experimentation | |
| Related terms: | scientific_research testing trial_and_error michelson-morley_experiment michelson-morey_experiment control_experiment condition control_condition | |
| 2. | [ verb ] to conduct a test or investigation, try out | |
| Examples: | : "..willingness to experiment in this musical field.." |
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| Related terms: | investigate experimenter | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the testing of an idea | |
| Synonyms: | experimentation | |
| Examples: | "it was an experiment in living" "not all experimentation is done in laboratories" |
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| Related terms: | inquiry trial pilot_experiment | |
| 4. | [ noun ] a venture at something new or different | |
| Examples: | "as an experiment he decided to grow a beard" |
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| Related terms: | venture | |
| 5. | [ verb ] try something new, as in order to gain experience | |
| Synonyms: | try_out | |
| Examples: | "Students experiment sexually" "The composer experimented with a new style" |
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| Similar spelling: |
experimenter experimental experiential ex-president exuberant experience experienced exuberantly expertly expertise expertness |
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