Definition of experiment

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  • experiment is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 21
  • experiment is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 21
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Definition of experiment

  • the testing of an idea (noun)

    Examples

    1. it was an experiment in living
    2. not all experimentation is done in laboratories

    Synonyms

    1. experimentation
  • the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. experimentation
  • try something new, as in order to gain experience (verb)

    Examples

    1. Students experiment sexually
    2. The composer experimented with a new style

    Synonyms

    1. try out
  • a venture at something new or different (noun)

    Examples

    1. as an experiment he decided to grow a beard
  • to conduct a test or investigation (verb)

    Examples

    1. We are experimenting with the new drug in order to fight this disease

See definition of experiment in Merriam Webster