Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perform an experiment
verb phrase
/pərˈfɔrm ən ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt/
Definition
To carry out a structured procedure to test a hypothesis or observe a phenomenon.
Examples
- Scientists often perform an experiment to discover new information.
- Before reaching a conclusion, the researchers decided to perform an experiment to verify their findings.
- To understand how plants react to sunlight, you could perform an experiment using different light conditions.
Meaning
It refers to the act of conducting a scientific test or investigation to gain knowledge or validate theories.
Synonyms
- conduct a test
- carry out an investigation
- run a trial
