noun

experiment

experiment, test, trial

The scientist conducted an experiment.

The scientist conducted an experiment.

It was an experiment in a new style of painting.

It was an experiment in a new style of painting.

an experiment ((on sth./sb.)) a test on (sth./sb.) They did an experiment on rats.

an experiment ((with sth.)) a test using (sth.) It was an experiment with a new drug.

Synonyms: test, trial, investigation, research

From Latin 'experiri' (to try). It breaks down into 'ex-' (out) and 'periri' (to try, test).

An 'expert' is someone with 'experience' from doing many 'experiments'.

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