experiment
/ɪkˈspɛrəmənt/
noun
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.