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experiment

[ik-sper-uh-muhnt, ek-sper-uh-ment] / ɪkˈspɛr ə mənt, ɛkˈspɛr əˌmɛnt /
NOUN
investigation, test
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analysis attempt enterprise examination exercise experimentation measure observation operation practice probe procedure research search study trial undertaking venture
STRONG
agreement assay check dissection essay fling proof quiz rehearsal scrutiny speculation try try-on tryout verification
WEAK
R and D dry run research and development trial and error trial run
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstention idleness ignorance inaction neglect
VERB
investigate, test
Synonyms
STRONGEST
analyze examine explore
STRONG
assay diagnose probe prove research sample scrutinize search speculate study try venture verify weigh
WEAK
fool with futz around mess around play around with practice with put to the test shake down try on try on for size try out
Antonyms
STRONG
abstain discredit disprove ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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"We were just conducting an experiment with students in class."

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The idea of having Foden as Kane's central striking understudy is now a non-starter after the experiment of using him as a false nine against Japan was cut short after less than an hour.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The idea is to give them a number of years to experiment before either coming into compliance with the traditional rules or proving they don’t need to comply.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The data they got from the experiment informed the design of the Space Shuttle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

“It was an experiment, and the components are difficult to balance properly.”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.