experimentation

/ɪkˌspɛrəmənˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of trying different methods or ideas to discover what works best or to learn something new.
    • The artist's experimentation with bright colors led to a unique style.
    • The science fair encouraged students to share their experimentation with plants.
    • Through experimentation, the engineers found a more efficient way to power the machine.
  2. The activity of performing scientific tests to discover or prove something.
    • The lab focuses on experimentation with renewable energy sources.
    • Experimentation is a key part of the scientific method.
    • Years of careful experimentation led to the discovery of the vaccine.
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