English · Science & Technology
experiment
/ɪkˈspɛr.ɪ.mənt/
[/ɪkˈspɛr.ɪ.mənt/]
scientific test
Beginnernoun
Definition
A carefully controlled test carried out to discover something or to check whether an idea is true.
Example
The students designed an experiment to find out which type of soil grows the tallest plants.
The students designed an experiment to find out which type of soil grows the tallest plants.
Etymology
From Latin 'experimentum' (a trial, test), from 'experiri' (to try), entering English in the 14th century.
How & Where It’s Used
Central to the scientific method; also used loosely for any trial of something new.