Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trial-and-error
phrase
/ˈtraɪəl ənd ˈɛrər/
Definition
A method of problem-solving characterized by repeated attempts until success is achieved.
Examples
- Learning to ride a bicycle often involves a lot of trial-and-error.
- The scientist used a trial-and-error approach to test different hypotheses.
- Finding the best recipe can be a trial-and-error process as you tweak ingredients.
Meaning
Trial-and-error is a process of experimenting with various methods or solutions to find out what works best.
Synonyms
- Experimentation
- Testing
- Trial
- Hit-or-miss
