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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 this experiment, I’ll purge any health-related memories and conversations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The researchers noted that performance was limited by the bandwidth of the commercial photodetector used in the experiment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

For me, it was important to give us the rehearsal space, to experiment with the physicality of the space and how we relate to each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The idea of having Foden as Kane's central striking understudy is now a non-starter after the experiment of using him as a false nine against Japan was cut short after less than an hour.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

No, that’s not right; I actually fell over my own feet, which felt like they were being remote-controlled by a spider monkey during a sleep-deprivation experiment.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.