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
The cultural gap must be addressed in genuine, authentic ways — especially amid the rapid experimentation these relationships demand.
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Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
This shift is particularly important in technology environments where rapid experimentation is normal and solutions evolve quickly.
—Ann Blakely, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
After all, summer is the perfect time for experimentation with different nail colors, nail shapes, and even nail art for the toes.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 28 May 2026
From his early days as a teen phenom to his more measured solo work and experimentation with free jazz, Rollins was revered for his improvisational skill.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
Serguei Netessine, Fortune, 28 May 2026
This shift is particularly important in technology environments where rapid experimentation is normal and solutions evolve quickly.
—Ann Blakely, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
After all, summer is the perfect time for experimentation with different nail colors, nail shapes, and even nail art for the toes.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 28 May 2026
From his early days as a teen phenom to his more measured solo work and experimentation with free jazz, Rollins was revered for his improvisational skill.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimentation
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Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images SoftBank's plan to invest 75 billion euros in building AI infrastructure in France underscored the nation's status as a leading hub, but Big Tech's lofty energy demands will put the wider continent's grid to the test, analysts say.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Lab tests showed that the plants without the active inceptin receptor failed to emit this volatile blend when exposed to either the synthetic In11 peptide or actual caterpillar oral secretions.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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The modern field of bioethics emerged from the 1947 Nuremberg Doctors’ Trial, where Nazi physicians were prosecuted for conducting brutal medical experiments on imprisoned people.—
Jennifer McCurdy,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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As a novel political experiment, the United States lacked the indigenous sources of identity available in older, more tradition-minded societies.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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“Experimentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimentation. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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