Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
noun a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact
A1 I did a science experiment in class.
A2 The students conducted an experiment to test their hypothesis.
B1 The researchers designed a series of experiments to gather data.
B2 The experiment yielded unexpected results, leading to further investigation.
C1 The experiment was meticulously controlled to ensure accurate results.
C2 The groundbreaking experiment revolutionized the field of quantum physics.
verb to perform a scientific procedure to test a hypothesis or demonstrate a known fact
A1 I want to experiment with different recipes to see which one tastes the best.
A2 She decided to experiment with a new hair color for a change.
B1 The scientist will experiment with different variables to test the hypothesis.
B2 The chef likes to experiment with unique flavor combinations in his dishes.
C1 The artist is constantly experimenting with new techniques to push the boundaries of her work.
C2 The company is planning to experiment with a new marketing strategy to increase sales.
formal The scientist conducted a controlled experiment to test the hypothesis.
informal We decided to do a little experiment to see if it would work.
slang I'm gonna try out this new recipe as an experiment.
figurative Life is like a grand experiment, with each decision leading to unknown outcomes.
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