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Definition experiment in British English

experiment verb

[intransitive] verb
/ɪkˈsperɪˌment/
1

to try new ideas, methods, or activities in order to find out what results they will have

Example

a designer who is not afraid to experiment

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2

to perform scientific tests in order to find out what happens to someone or something in particular conditions

Example

This lab doesn't experiment on animals.

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Definition experiment in British English