experiment

noun

ik-ˈsper-ə-mənt How to pronounce experiment (audio)
Definition of experimentnext
as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment in which he flew a kite in a thunderstorm to see if lightning and electricity were identical

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Recent Examples of experiment If Claude could take over that cycle, designing, running, and analyzing experiments, would progress accelerate gradually… or suddenly explode? — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 According to Léna, the experiments included studying the dust in the corona (which was emitting infrared radiation), studying the oscillating hot gas in the corona, and studying the chromosphere. — Dhananjay Khadilkar, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Most organizations were running experiments and distributing a limited number of licenses. — Bryan Murphy, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026 But without a significant body of research proving these tools’ efficacy – and some studies showing harm – a growing number of experts are worried that children have become the guinea pigs of the next Big Tech experiment. — Aaron Glantz, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for experiment
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  • There will also be test drives throughout the country and a showroom in Chicago.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The positive test was identified through Fulton County's routine mosquito surveillance and testing program.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
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