Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
experiment
noun
/ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
Definition
A test or trial conducted to discover something unknown or to test a hypothesis.
Examples
- The scientist conducted an experiment to test her hypothesis.
- During the school science fair, students presented their experiments to the judges.
- His new experiment yielded surprising results.
Meaning
An experiment is a scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery or test a theory.
Synonyms
- test
- trial
- investigation
- study
- procedure
