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experiment
noun [C or U] /ɪkˈsper.ɪ.mənt/Definition
B1 a test done in order to learn something or to discover if something works or is true: Some people believe that experiments on animals should be banned. [+ to infinitive] Scientists are conducting/carrying out/doing experiments to test the effectiveness of the new drug. I've bought a different kind of coffee this week as an experiment (= in order to see what it is like). We can only find the best solution by experiment.Testing, checking and experimenting
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Synonyms and related words:
- assay verb
- check sth out phrasal verb (EXAMINE)
- check up on sb phrasal verb
- collector noun (JOB)
- crosscheck verb
- crucible noun (TEST)
- experimentation noun
- inspect verb
- inspection noun
- inspector noun
- play around/about with sth phrasal verb
- screen verb (EXAMINE)
- spot check noun
- spy out the land idiom
- test noun
- test sth out phrasal verb
- test verb
- tester noun
- trial noun (TEST)
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