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experimentation

noun [U]
 
 
/ɪkˌsper.ɪ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

Definition

the process of trying methods, activities, etc. to discover what effect they have: Children need the opportunity for experimentation. Extensive experimentation is needed before new drugs can be sold. Experimentation with illegal drugs is dangerous.Testing, checking and experimenting
(Definition of experimentation noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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