as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
people who oppose experimentations involving animals for the testing of cosmetics intended for humans
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Recent Examples of experimentation
Supply partners echoed the need to move beyond experimentation.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Drake notes that even the brand name itself evolved from experimentation rather than long-term planning.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Shaw toggles between mysticism and toe-tapping rhythm, between experimentation and predictability, his songs inclined both to meander into the unknown and to return to melody.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Expect plenty of experimentation.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
On view through March 29, the exhibition traces Lynch’s lifelong dialogue between material experimentation and subconscious imagery, including a series of photographs taken in Berlin in 1999.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Across large enterprises, AI is moving quickly from experimentation into daily work.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
It is widely used by researchers and startups and has become a central hub for AI experimentation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The Globe has also balanced experimentation with attention to the basics.
—Dan Kennedy, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
Drake notes that even the brand name itself evolved from experimentation rather than long-term planning.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Shaw toggles between mysticism and toe-tapping rhythm, between experimentation and predictability, his songs inclined both to meander into the unknown and to return to melody.
—Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 17 Feb. 2026
Expect plenty of experimentation.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
On view through March 29, the exhibition traces Lynch’s lifelong dialogue between material experimentation and subconscious imagery, including a series of photographs taken in Berlin in 1999.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
Across large enterprises, AI is moving quickly from experimentation into daily work.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 14 Feb. 2026
It is widely used by researchers and startups and has become a central hub for AI experimentation.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
The Globe has also balanced experimentation with attention to the basics.
—Dan Kennedy, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimentation
Noun
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The Caucasian couple realized the baby was not of the same race, and genetic tests ordered by Score and Mills confirmed the baby was not their biological child.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Tupay and other plus-size park content creators put those resources to the test, to see how plus-size friendly Epic Universe can be.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Schott's father, Joseph, who is now just days away from his 104th birthday, spent time doing science experiments and playing games with patients.—
Vanessa Murdock,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Experimentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimentation. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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