Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

experimentation

noun

/ɛkˌspɛrɪmənˈteɪʃən/

Definition

The act of trying out new ideas or methods in order to discover something or to test a theory.

Examples

Many breakthroughs in science are a result of careful experimentation.
The researcher emphasized the importance of experimentation in developing new technologies.
Through experimentation, the students were able to learn more about chemical reactions.

Meaning

Experimentation refers to the process of conducting experiments to explore hypotheses, learn more about phenomena, or develop new products or techniques.