Experiment

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/

Experiment (noun)

  1. a scientific test to learn something new or check a theory.
  2. an attempt to try something new to see what happens.

Examples

  • The experiment showed surprising results.
  • They conducted an experiment to test the hypothesis.

Common collocations: conduct an experiment, design an experiment, experiment results, a bold experiment, a fun experiment

Experiment (verb)

  1. to perform a scientific test to learn or prove something.
  2. to try new methods or ideas to see what happens.

Examples

  • Scientists experiment to discover new facts.
  • They experiment with different variables in the lab.

Synonyms of Experiment

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Experiment

  • when discussing empirical vs. theoretical approaches