Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trial-and-error
noun
/ˈtraɪəl ənd ˈɛrər/
Definition
A method of problem-solving characterized by repeated attempts and learning from mistakes.
Examples
- Many inventions are the result of trial-and-error.
- She learned through trial-and-error how to bake the perfect cake.
- In programming, trial-and-error can help in debugging the code.
Meaning
Trial-and-error refers to a process of experimentation that involves trying different strategies or solutions until finding one that works. It is often used when there is no clear path to success.
Synonyms
- experiment
- testing
- exploration
- iteration
- experimentation
