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experiment n.
experimentation n.
R & D n.
trial n.
trial and error n.

NOUN

experiment

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

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

WEAK

R and D dry run trial and error trial run

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abstention idleness ignorance inaction neglect

NOUN

experimentation

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experiment testing trial and error

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analysis examination investigation research trial

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R & D R and D try out

NOUN

R & D

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experimentation field work

NOUN

trial

Synonyms

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effort examination experiment investigation probation struggle testing

STRONG

analysis assay attempt audition check crack endeavor essay experience experimentation fling go hassle lick proof shakedown shot showcase stab striving try tryout undertaking venture whack workout

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R and D dry run test run trial and error trial run

NOUN

trial and error

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WEAK

R and D analysis cut and try examination experiment hit and miss hit or miss probe research study tentation test

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research and development

The Hangzhou-based company is seeking to raise $7.4 billion to bankroll research and development, and its expansion into computing infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

At the time of their dismissal, Jesse had been the team’s assistant general manager and Joey was vice president of research and development.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

The Leoben site, known as the Hinterberg plant, serves as the global headquarters and houses its research and development operations.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

He is also encouraged by Western Digital’s plan to return all of its free cash flow to shareholders after it invests in research and development.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

Its customers, in effect, become part of its sales and research and development teams.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

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