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Experimentation

/ɪkˌspɛrɪmenˈteɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The process of performing a scientific procedure to determine something.

    "The experimentation conducted in the lab led to groundbreaking discoveries in medicine."
  2. 2

    The act of trying out new ideas or methods.

    "Her experimentation with different teaching styles improved student engagement."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'experimentation' originates from the Latin word 'experimentum', which means 'a trial or test'. It evolved through Middle French 'expérimentation' in the 17th century, reflecting the scientific method's emphasis on testing hypotheses.

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