experiment

/ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/
noun
  1. A scientific test done to learn something or to see if an idea is correct.
    • The lab is running an experiment on a new vaccine for the flu.
    • Our science fair experiment tested whether music affects a person's memory.
    • The students conducted an experiment to see how plants grow in different types of soil.
  2. An attempt to try something new, especially to see what will happen.
    • I tried a little experiment and took a different route to work today.
    • The company's new work-from-home policy was an experiment to boost employee happiness.
    • Cooking is often an experiment with different spices and flavors.
verb
  1. To perform a scientific test or trial.
    • The chemist experimented with different chemicals to create a new dye.
    • Scientists experiment on new drugs before they are approved for public use.
    • We experimented by changing the amount of light the plants received each day.
  2. To try new things in order to discover what works or to gain experience.
    • The chef experimented with adding chocolate to the traditional recipe.
    • I'm experimenting with waking up earlier to see if I feel more productive.
    • She experimented with different hairstyles before finding one she liked.
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