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 facility is designed to support in-person collaboration and hands-on experimentation, and will serve as both a production space and an education hub for filmmakers, showrunners and producers.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Bradham would become licensed, and his experimentation with sodas was underway at the pharmacy in 1896.
—Ryan Wilusz, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Klose also encouraged creativity and experimentation seeking to reach new audiences.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
The industries most focused on innovation — most aggressive about new technologies, business model experimentation, and accelerating R&D — are not the most adaptable.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Not only are generative AI tools rapidly improving, but also the experimentation and research and development that many workers and companies are engaging in are likely to pay large dividends.
—Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
With its mix of creamy ranch, sweet heat, and crispy fries, this latest release shows that Taco Bell’s experimentation with flavor is far from slowing down.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
This spring, trending styles are continuing to divert from slimmer, constricting fits, with many embracing an ultra-relaxed look that leaves room for comfort and experimentation.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Imagination, creativity and experimentation will all be cultivated at the OC Fair & Event Center’s upcoming Imaginology, a two-day festival of learning that is hosted each April at the fairgrounds.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Bradham would become licensed, and his experimentation with sodas was underway at the pharmacy in 1896.
—Ryan Wilusz, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Klose also encouraged creativity and experimentation seeking to reach new audiences.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
The industries most focused on innovation — most aggressive about new technologies, business model experimentation, and accelerating R&D — are not the most adaptable.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Not only are generative AI tools rapidly improving, but also the experimentation and research and development that many workers and companies are engaging in are likely to pay large dividends.
—Christos Makridis, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
With its mix of creamy ranch, sweet heat, and crispy fries, this latest release shows that Taco Bell’s experimentation with flavor is far from slowing down.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
This spring, trending styles are continuing to divert from slimmer, constricting fits, with many embracing an ultra-relaxed look that leaves room for comfort and experimentation.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Imagination, creativity and experimentation will all be cultivated at the OC Fair & Event Center’s upcoming Imaginology, a two-day festival of learning that is hosted each April at the fairgrounds.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimentation
Noun
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The tests did show, though, that the animals did not receive adequate care at the property.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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In the trailer, the Wicked Oscar nominee can be seen in the hot seat, continuing the Focker family tradition of being interviewed while strapped to a lie detector test.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Warchocki began as a technology experiment led by entrepreneur Radosław Grzelaczyk, with support from AI developer Bartosz Idzik, who built the system powering the robot’s conversational abilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
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That experiment, Trivia Quest, did not work out.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Experimentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimentation. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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