experiment

/ɛksˈpɛrɪmənt/

Definitions

1. noun

a test or procedure to determine the effectiveness of something, especially a new medical treatment or a new product, or the act of testing or trying something to see how it works

“The researchers conducted a large-scale experiment to test the effects of the new medicine.”

2. verb

to test or try something to see how it works or how effective it is

“The company will experiment with new marketing strategies to increase sales.”

3. noun

an activity or situation in which something is tested or tried to see how it works or how effective it is

“The experiment with the new recipe was a huge success.”

Synonyms

  • test
  • trial
  • trial run

Antonyms

  • conformity
  • standardization