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ex·per·i·ment

experiment

 
 
pronunciation:
ihk spe r mnt
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition: An experiment is a careful test used to discover or understand something that is not known. Scientists often do experiments.
Our science class did an experiment that helped us learn how different amounts of water affect the growth of bean plants.
 
similar words:
demonstration, examination, test, trial
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: experiments, experimenting, experimented
definition: When you experiment, you do a test to find out something. You try different things and see what happens.
The painter experimented with her different-colored paints until she found the exact color she wanted to use.
similar words:
explore, probe, research, test
derivation: experimenter (n.)
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