experiment

noun
UK: /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
US: /ɪkˈsperɪment/

  1. A test to find out if something is true or effective.

    1. We did an experiment in science class today. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scientist conducted an experiment to test a new drug's effectiveness. [ ] [ ]

  2. A new activity, idea, or method that you try out.

    1. This new recipe is an experiment for me. [ ] [ ]
    2. Trying online dating was a social experiment to broaden my horizons. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

trial test research try sample explore
experiment verb

  1. To try out new things or methods to see what happens.

    1. We can experiment with new cooking methods. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company plans to experiment with different marketing strategies this year. [ ] [ ]

  2. To do a scientific test to find out if something is true.

    1. Scientists experiment to learn more about the world. [ ] [ ]
    2. Researchers experiment to understand the effects of the new treatment. [ ] [ ]
experiment adjective

  1. In an experimental state or trial stage.

    1. The drug is still in the experiment phase. [ ] [ ]
    2. The experimental aircraft is undergoing extensive flight testing to address concerns. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "experiment" in English means: A test to find out if something is true or effective., A new activity, idea, or method that you try out..

The phonetic transcription of "experiment" is /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/ in British English and /ɪkˈsperɪment/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "experiment": trial, test, research, try, sample, explore.

Example usage of "experiment": "We did an experiment in science class today.". More examples on the page.