experimenting
ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntɪŋ
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Definition of experimenting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

sciencethe process of trying new methods or ideas to learn
  • Experimenting helps scientists discover new medicines.
sufferer unfortunate

Adjective

1.
innovativeactively trying new methods or ideas
  • The experimenting artist created a unique masterpiece.
innovative novel pioneering
2.
scienceTECH.engaged in scientific tests or trialsTECH.
  • The experimenting team discovered a new chemical reaction.
investigating testing trialing
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Origin of experimenting

Latin, experimentum (trial, test)

Terms with experimenting included in their meaning

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hobby
engage in casual tinkering or experimenting
experimenting
experiment or tamper with something non-seriously
machine enthusiast
person who enjoys experimenting with machines
technology development
environment for experimenting and developing new technologies
technology
act of experimenting with Linux features or settings
experimentation
individual experimenting with radio technology as an amateur
experimenting
try many ideas to see which one works

Examples of experimenting in a sentence

  • The students’ experimenting with light and lenses produced surprising images.
  • The experimenting chef surprised everyone with his dishes.
  • Her experimenting approach to teaching engaged the students.
  • The experimenting scientists were eager to share their findings.
  • An experimenting group tested the new vaccine on volunteers.

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  1. French:expérimentation, expérimentant, ...
  2. German:Experimentieren, experimentierfreudig, ...
  3. Italian:sperimentazione, sperimentale, ...
  4. Spanish:experimentación, innovador, ...
  5. Portuguese:experimentação, inovador, ...
  6. Chinese:实验, 实验性的, ...
  7. Japanese:実験, 実験的な, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْرِبَة, تَجْرِيبِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִיסּוּי, מִתְנַסֶּה, ...
  10. Russian:экспериментирование, экспериментирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:експериментування, експериментуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रयोग, प्रयोगशील, ...
experiment
ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt

Definition of experiment - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
scienceTECH.scientific test conducted to discover something newTECH.
  • The experiment proved the theory correct.
test trial
2.
innovationattempt to try something new or different
  • Her cooking experiment was a success.
pilot test trial

Verb

intr.
1.
learningtry something new to gain experience
  • He decided to experiment with cooking different cuisines.
attempt test trial
2.
scienceTECH.conduct a scientific test to discover somethingTECH.
  • Scientists experiment to understand chemical reactions.
test trial
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Expressions with experiment

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in a way to test or try something new
We tried the new recipe as an experiment.
experiment that did not succeed
The lab was in chaos after the experiment gone wrong.
practical activity in science
The science experiment involved mixing chemicals to observe reactions.
by means of conducting a test or trial
The hypothesis was proven through an experiment.
experiment where only one factor is changed at a time
A control experiment helps show if a new drug works.
experimental procedure where both participants and administrators are unaware of key details
The study was conducted as a double-blind experiment to ensure unbiased results.

Origin of experiment

Latin, ex (out) + periri (to try)

Examples of experiment in a sentence

  • A groundbreaking experiment changed the field forever.
  • The art experiment turned out beautifully.
  • Their experiment in remote work improved productivity.
  • She wanted to experiment with new art techniques.
  • They experiment with different teaching methods.
  • They experiment with new materials in the lab.

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  1. French:expérience, expérimenter, ...
  2. German:Experiment, experimentieren, ...
  3. Italian:esperimento, sperimentare, ...
  4. Spanish:experimento, experimentar, ...
  5. Portuguese:experimento, experimentar, ...
  6. Chinese:实验, 做实验, ...
  7. Japanese:実験, 試みる, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْرِبَة, جَرَّبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִסּוּי, לְנַסּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:эксперимент, экспериментировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:експеримент, експериментувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रयोग, प्रयोग करना, ...
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