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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But the potential catastrophe of famine, brought about by an untested planet-wide experiment to only slightly increase our electrical production capacity, seems like a cost-heavy, benefit-light endeavor.
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Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
For those who treat their java ritual as a sacred chemistry experiment, the Fellow Tally Pro Precision scale, which has three modes for perfect proportions, is basically like having your own café.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
The high-concept social experiment show, in which a group of strangers work together to uncover the traitors, sorry, werewolves, amongst them, was a breakout hit on Canal+ in France and has already been adapted for ARD’s online service in Germany.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Big Think, 15 Oct. 2025
For those who treat their java ritual as a sacred chemistry experiment, the Fellow Tally Pro Precision scale, which has three modes for perfect proportions, is basically like having your own café.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2025
The high-concept social experiment show, in which a group of strangers work together to uncover the traitors, sorry, werewolves, amongst them, was a breakout hit on Canal+ in France and has already been adapted for ARD’s online service in Germany.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiment
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Paul Maurice expected Saturday night to be the biggest test of the Florida Panthers’ season-opening homestand.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Wise, with The Star since 2021, has most recently served as the assistant managing editor for engagement and experimentation.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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The project explores indigo’s cultural history, artistic expression and material experimentation; its fourth edition will be presented at Kingpins Amsterdam on October 15–16, 2025, reaffirming Arvind’s commitment to celebrating indigo’s legacy and creative potential through an artistic lens.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Experiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiment. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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