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experiment [ɪkˈsperəmənt]

1 experiment noun
  • a scientific test in which you perform a series of actions and carefully observe their effects in order to learn about something
  • something that is done as a test : something that you do to see how well or how badly it works

2 experiment verb
  • to make or do an experiment: such as
  • to do a scientific test in which you perform a series of actions and carefully observe their effects
  • to try a new activity or a new way of doing or thinking about something —usually + with