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experiment

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




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While the timing isn’t ideal for my new Gi experiment, I plan to unplug without abandoning Dr. Becky.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

In February, ahead of my new baby’s arrival, I decided to conduct an experiment.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The proof-of-concept experiment achieved the highest secure key rate yet reported for a time-bin QKD system based on a high-performance quantum dot device.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

As renowned physicist Richard Feynman said, “It doesn’t matter how beautiful your theory is, it doesn’t matter how smart you are. If it doesn’t agree with experiment, it’s wrong.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

“You know better than to do this experiment without an adult present. You could damage the microwave, or worse.”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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