experimentation

Noun

Meaning

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

the testing of an idea

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Synonyms

experiment research study experience test attempt analysis enquiry testing trial try discovery proof investigation observation

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Antonyms

observation speculation contemplation analytics philosophical method analytical method

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Hypernyms

research enquiry inquiry scientific research research project

Hyponyms

test testing trial tryout Michelson-Morley experiment trial and error

Phrases with the word

repeated experimentation experimentation done on one's own body room for scientific experimentation subject of experimentation empirical experimentation the decade of fashion experimentation

Examples

it was an experiment in living Source: Internet

not all experimentation is done in laboratories Source: Internet

Additionally, the band uses forms of instrumental experimentation, like the use of a "pipe bomb microphone" (a guitar pickup mounted inside a brass cylinder) and a talk box guitar solo on "Jambi". Source: Internet

After decades of experimentation, the general view of Cabernet Sauvignon has improved as more winemakers find ways to complement their native grape varieties with Cabernet as a blending component. Source: Internet

After much experimentation, Gutenberg managed to overcome the difficulties which traditional water-based inks caused by soaking the paper, and found the formula for an oil-based ink suitable for high-quality printing with metal type. Source: Internet

After a period of experimentation, he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with his flamboyant and androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

experimentalness experimentarian experimentary experimentation done on one's own body experimentational experimentative