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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The American experiment was never about party supremacy.
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John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Globally, all kinds of left-of-center observers—liberals, socialists, social democrats, Cuban and Soviet-aligned actors—found something in the Nicaraguan experiment that resonated with their own visions.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
So, to prevent another experiment like the convertibility system that eventually exploded, Argentina should junk the peso and the BCRA.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Future experiments with this mechanism could help researchers develop more sustainable methods for common chemical processes, Zare added.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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John H Bolthouse, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Oct. 2025
Globally, all kinds of left-of-center observers—liberals, socialists, social democrats, Cuban and Soviet-aligned actors—found something in the Nicaraguan experiment that resonated with their own visions.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
So, to prevent another experiment like the convertibility system that eventually exploded, Argentina should junk the peso and the BCRA.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Future experiments with this mechanism could help researchers develop more sustainable methods for common chemical processes, Zare added.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
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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 13 Oct. 2025.
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