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Definition experiment in British English

experiment noun

noun
/ɪkˈsperɪmənt/
1

a scientific test to find out what happens to someone or something in particular conditions

Example

Experiments show that many plants tolerate a wide range of light conditions.

Example

laboratory experiments using electric shocks

Example

a series of experiments on animals

Example

Researchers now need to conduct further experiments.

Synonyms and related words
adjustment anatomise anatomize
2

an occasion when you test a new idea, method, or activity to find out what the result will be

Example

Let's try an experiment - we'll only use the Internet at weekends.

Example

an experiment in tax reform

Synonyms and related words
test trial experiment
2.1

the process of testing various ideas, methods, or activities to see what effect they have

Example

Experiment is necessary to find a treatment that suits you.

Synonyms and related words
test trial experiment
Definition experiment in British English