Definitions

experiment

[ik-sper-uh-muhnt, ek-sper-uh-ment] / ɪkˈspɛr ə mənt, ɛkˈspɛr əˌmɛnt /

NOUN

investigation, test

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analysis attempt enterprise examination exercise experimentation measure observation operation practice probe procedure research search study trial undertaking venture

STRONG

agreement assay check dissection essay fling proof quiz rehearsal scrutiny speculation try try-on tryout verification

WEAK

R and D dry run research and development trial and error trial run

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstention idleness ignorance inaction neglect

VERB

investigate, test

Synonyms

STRONGEST

analyze examine explore

STRONG

assay diagnose probe prove research sample scrutinize search speculate study try venture verify weigh

WEAK

fool with futz around mess around play around with practice with put to the test shake down try on try on for size try out

Antonyms

STRONG

abstain discredit disprove ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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After experimenting with mixed martial arts twice - winning two and losing one - Shields has made clear her intention to stick to pugilism for the rest of her career.

From BBC

We, along with our co-author, Jeff Johnson of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, conducted a series of experiments putting glitches to the test.

From The Wall Street Journal

King said smart motorways are a "failed experiment" and said hard shoulders should be reintroduced where they have been replaced.

From BBC

The result is a grand experiment in leadership as companies grapple with the rise of AI and the unraveling of longtime trade practices.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was the perfect place to do a coconut experiment and find out how to make a raft for Alex Rover.

From Literature

experiment

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