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 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for experiment
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Noun
  • 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 , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
  • To showcase this luxury SUV, this week Lincoln sent me a 2025 Navigator L 4×4 to test drive and review.
    Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
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  • Its model favors small and midsize creators, offering quick setup, flexible operations, and space for experimentation.
    Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Its Tie-Dye pizza, made with tomato, vodka and pesto sauces, nods to both Italian American heritage and modern experimentation.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Experiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiment. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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