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

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In Citrini’s thought experiment, competitors could use coding agents to easily launch delivery apps, and drivers could use multi-app dashboards to find the best gigs.

From Barron's

They also began experimenting with the mirror using bits of food.

From Science Daily

"The experiment included five plots that together reflected typical management conditions found in a drained agricultural field -- with different groundwater levels, different amounts of fertiliser, and different numbers of harvests per season," Zhao explains.

From Science Daily

"Rather, they're just experimenting with and having fun with advanced technology."

From BBC

He posted a video on TikTok of his experiment: Spending the day in clothes doused with an entire bottle of Axe.

From The Wall Street Journal

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