experimentation

Everyday

1. Experimentation is the process of trying out experiments to test ideas and find things out. tree →
2. It can also mean trying new and different ways of doing things to see what works. tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons, experimentation is at the heart of the scientific method: ask a question, predict, test fairly, measure and conclude. In art, cooking and music, experimentation means trying new ideas boldly. In ethics, animal experimentation is a topic people argue about. Phrases: «scientific experimentation», «animal experimentation», «through experimentation».

Examples

• Through experimentation, we found which paper towel soaked up the most water. tree →
• Science moves forward through careful experimentation. tree →
• The chef loves experimentation with new flavours. tree →
• People disagree about animal experimentation. tree →
• The band's new album shows a lot of experimentation. tree →
• Experimentation taught her that the plant grew best near the window. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Related: experiment (noun: an experiment; verb: experiment with). A fair test changes only one thing at a time.