trial and errors

noun

plural of trial and error
as in experiments

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  1. experiments
  2. tests
  3. exercises
  4. rehearsals
  5. workouts
  6. practices
Noun
  • Further experiments focused on its ability to identify, track and retrieve floating targets.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • Together, the experiments suggest the material can acquire new capabilities even after its initial fabrication.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
Definition of experiments
Noun
  • The launch hints at sustained progress after years of botched tests, but there is a caveat.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 July 2026
  • The agency’s Orbital Express mission, launched in 2007, completed several months of rendezvous and docking maneuvers, robotic arm tests, and other servicing demonstrations in low-Earth orbit.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2026
Definition of tests
Noun
  • India and China have also separately conducted anti-piracy drills, naval patrols, and maritime exercises with partner countries in the Indian Ocean.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • Enforcement also matters; ethics rules without meaningful consequences can quickly become paperwork exercises.
    — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of exercises
Noun
  • Grande and Alvarez begin the rehearsals for her second world tour, the Honeymoon Tour.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • The dispute over the show’s tone and running time, sources told the outlet, briefly resulted in Guirgis being barred from rehearsals.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Definition of rehearsals
Noun
  • Once you’re finished, apply a fragrance-free moisturizer and avoid hot showers, tight clothing, and intense workouts for several hours if your skin feels irritated.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • The studio that Schimpl attends, Body by Berner, also offers special classes called Mums and Bubs Bern, where moms can bring their babies and incorporate them into their workouts.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of workouts
Noun
  • The state offers additional education and resources through UConn Extension to help farmers understand the rule and maintain good agricultural practices.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Proponents say open-source practices promote innovation, while critics warn that making powerful AI models publicly accessible poses safety and security dangers.
    — Matt O'Brien, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of practices
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