experiments
Pronunciation: [ɪkˈspɛrɪmənts]
Context: "science"
(noun) experiments are tests done to learn or discover something new. Scientists do experiments to understand how things work or to see if their ideas are right.
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The students conducted several experiments to see how plants grow in different types of soil.
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The experiment failed to show any clear results, making it hard to understand what happened.
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What kind of experiments are you interested in doing this year?
Context: "testing ideas"
(noun) experiments can also mean trying out different methods or ideas to see what works best. People do experiments in cooking or making art to find new ways to create things.
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She enjoys doing experiments in the kitchen to create new recipes.
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He did not like how the experiments with different colors turned out, so he decided to stick with his usual choices.
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What experiments have you tried to improve your drawing skills?
Context: "testing ideas"
(verb) to experiment means to try different things to learn how they work or to find out what happens. It's like testing out new ideas to see what is best.
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They will experiment with different materials to design a stronger bridge.
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She did not want to experiment with her hair color because she was afraid of making a mistake.
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Have you ever wanted to experiment with how to build a model airplane?