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 experiment aims to explore the future of playwriting as AI technology becomes more sophisticated.
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David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office recently announced a bold experiment that could redefine the future of law enforcement.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Fascinated by the experiment, McCarty watched on quietly, unnoticed by his brothers.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Army researchers closely followed the experiment.
—Time, 5 Nov. 2025
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David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2025
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office recently announced a bold experiment that could redefine the future of law enforcement.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Fascinated by the experiment, McCarty watched on quietly, unnoticed by his brothers.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Army researchers closely followed the experiment.
—Time, 5 Nov. 2025
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The research team also highlighted that the system passed all tests.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 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 , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Experiment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiment. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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