experiment
Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt]
Context: "science"
(noun) a test or trial done to learn something new or to see if something works. When scientists want to find out how things behave, they do experiments.
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment to see how plants grow in different types of soil.
Example
The experiment did not produce any results, so they had to try again.
Example
What kind of experiment are you going to do in science class?
Context: "testing ideas"
(noun) a situation in which you try out a new idea or method to see if it is good or effective. It can be like testing a new recipe in cooking.
Example
She decided to run an experiment with a new way to teach math to her students.
Example
The experiment with the new teaching method didn't work as planned.
Example
Can you explain the experiment you did to test your new idea?
Context: "science"
(verb) to perform a test or process to discover something. Scientists experiment to learn about the world.
Example
He will experiment with different colors to see which one is best for the painting.
Example
She didn't experiment with the old materials because she thought they wouldn't work.
Example
What special techniques do you want to experiment with in your project?