experiment

experiment
ex|per|i|ment1 W2S2 [ıkˈsperımənt] n
[Date: 1300-1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin experimentum, from experiri; EXPERIENCE1]
1.) a scientific test done to find out how something reacts under certain conditions, or to find out if a particular idea is true
experiment with/in/on
▪ experiments with alcohol-fuelled cars
▪ experiments on sleep deprivation
experiment to test/see/demonstrate etc sth
▪ The researcher sets up experiments to test the hypothesis.
▪ an experiment to assess the effect of stress on athletes
carry out/perform/do/conduct an experiment
▪ Teachers are shown how to carry out many simple experiments.
by experiment
▪ Many small birds guide themselves by the stars, as has been verified by experiment.
2.) a process in which you test a new idea or method to see if it is useful or effective
experiment with/in/on
▪ an experiment in state socialism
experiment 2
ex|per|i|ment2 [ıkˈsperıment] v
1.) to try using various ideas, methods etc to find out how good or effective they are
experiment with/on/in
▪ He experimented with lighter-than-air flight.
▪ The teacher provided some different materials and left the children to experiment.
2.) to do a scientific test to find out if a particular idea is true or to obtain more information
experiment with/on
▪ I would defend the right of scientists to experiment on animals.
3.) to try doing something to find out what it feels like, for example having sex or using illegal drugs
experiment with
▪ She admitted she had experimented with cocaine.
>experimenter[i] n

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