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Experiment Meaning, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：a scientific test (experiment)
experiment
/ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
n.
A test done to see what happens, usually in science, to learn something new.
a scientific test
➕
/ə ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk tɛst/
n.
A procedure carried out under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis or discover new information.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'experimentum' (ex- + peri + -ment) meaning 'a trial, test'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'ex-peri-ment': exit old beliefs by perusing trials that mend knowledge.
📖 Example
For our science fair project, we designed an experiment to see which type of soil helps plants grow the fastest.
For our science fair project, we designed an experiment to see which type of soil helps plants grow the fastest.
🔗 Collocations
conduct an experiment – to carry out an experiment
perform an experiment – to do an experiment
design an experiment – to plan an experiment
🔄 Synonyms
test (n.) – A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
trial (n.) – A test of the performance, qualities, or suitability of someone or something.
investigation (n.) – The action of investigating something or someone.
🚫 Antonyms
certainty (n.) – A firm conviction that something is the case.
proven fact (n.) – Something that has been established as true through evidence.
🌱 Derivatives
experimental (adj.) – Relating to or based on an experiment.
experimentation (n.) – The act or process of experimenting.
experimentally (adv.) – In a way that involves or is based on an experiment.
📖 Cultural Story
From Latin 'experiri' (to try). Modern usage includes school 'science experiments' and figurative 'life experiments'.
Meaning 2：a trial run (experiment)
experiment
/ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
n.
To try something new or different to see if it works better or if you like it.
a trial run
➕
/ə ˈtraɪəl rʌn/
n.
An act of trying out a new method, idea, or activity to see its effects.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
My friend decided to experiment with a new exercise routine by adding yoga to her weekly schedule.
My friend decided to experiment with a new exercise routine by adding yoga to her weekly schedule.
🔗 Collocations
a little experiment – a small or informal trial
a bold experiment – a daring or innovative trial
an experiment in – a trial in a particular area or field
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
routine (n.) – A sequence of actions regularly followed.
established practice (n.) – A standard or customary way of doing things.
🌱 Derivatives
experimental (adj.) – Relating to or based on an experiment.
experimentation (n.) – The act or process of experimenting.
experimentally (adv.) – In a way that involves or is based on an experiment.
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