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experiment

noun

ik-ˈsper-ə-mənt How to pronounce experiment (audio)
Definition of experimentnext
as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment in which he flew a kite in a thunderstorm to see if lightning and electricity were identical

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Recent Examples of experiment Another glorious experiment is his Lotus Chorus Workshop, in which prompts challenge the user to try out all kinds of strange sentence constructions, like a literary CrossFit box. — Dan Rockmore, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026 The methodology of Milgram’s experiments as well as similar ones has been recently questioned and the numbers disputed. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 In the final step, the team focused on behavioral experiments. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026 One thing Donohue doesn't recommend about his experiment today is the price tag. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for experiment
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  • If a soil test reveals a lack of nutrients, add a slow-release granular fertilizer to fuel your garlic’s growth.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Following a Wall Street Journal report, Google has confirmed that Gemini models hacked three companies during a May 2026 test, but the nature of the intrusion isn’t as troubling (or impressive) as previous AI hacks.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 21 Sep. 2026
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“Experiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiment. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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