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experiment

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt]

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Learn how to use experiment in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

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The scientist conducted an experiment to see how plants grow in different types of soil.

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The experiment did not produce any results, so they had to try again.

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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.

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The experiment with the new teaching method didn't work as planned.

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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.

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She didn't experiment with the old materials because she thought they wouldn't work.

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What special techniques do you want to experiment with in your project?

How to pronounce experiment

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt]

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