- 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 trueexperiment with/in/on▪ experiments with alcohol-fuelled cars▪ experiments on sleep deprivationexperiment to test/see/demonstrate etc sth▪ The researcher sets up experiments to test the hypothesis.▪ an experiment to assess the effect of stress on athletescarry 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 effectiveexperiment with/in/on▪ an experiment in state socialismexperiment 2ex|per|i|ment2 [ıkˈsperıment] v1.) to try using various ideas, methods etc to find out how good or effective they areexperiment 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 informationexperiment 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 drugsexperiment with▪ She admitted she had experimented with cocaine.>experimenter[i] n
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.