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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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They lower barriers to entry for startups and researchers, and they speed development by allowing users to experiment and improve systems together.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

But in the experiment, participants were given detailed information about mortality risk.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The radiochemistry group, led by Katharina Domnanich, prepared the material in a form suitable for use in the experiment.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Even in her later years, she continued to sing and experiment.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

It is appropriate to introduce a few concepts when performing songs and games with children, and also to experiment with these concepts, such as changing tempos and dynamics.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin

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