Synonyms of experimentation

experimentation

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• test
• experiment
• trial
• try
• essay
• effort
• practice
• attempt
• trial and error
• exercise
• rehearsal
• crucible
• ordeal
• workout
• dry run
• tryout
• shakedown

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of experimentation

The experimentation with outdoor games is probably a thing of the past after Nebraska’s match against Missouri at Wrigley Field was delayed twice and finally suspended after just 18 points because of excessive moisture on the court. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

The fall 2026 collections leaned into this expression of individuality, showcasing an array of accents that encourage thoughtful experimentation. — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

As baseball operations departments around the sport sprawled, with teams pouring dollars into research and experimentation, Moreno skimped on analysts, scouts and performance scientists. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

During the program, participants created and deployed a range of full-body behaviors, demonstrating how open platforms can support experimentation in humanoid robotics. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026

As these systems move from experimentation into production, that visibility gap is becoming a security problem in its own right. — Brian Contos, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

As with the series of miscommunications beforehand, the scene required a lot of advance planning, followed by experimentation between the actors, writers, director, and intimacy coordinator on set. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

It is awarded biannually to an artist whose experimentation and innovation have furthered contemporary art. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Equally, gameplay mechanics are briefly explained but then further explored through experimentation and context clues, rather than lengthy tutorials. — George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026