experiment

Meanings

• noun

  An organized investigation or series of experiments performed to discover or establish facts or principles.

  - "The scientist conducted a series of experiments to discover the cause of the phenomenon."
  - "The results of the experiment were surprising."

• verb

  To test or try out (a theory, product, etc.) under controlled conditions in order to assess its value, usefulness, or quality.

  - "The new product will be experimented on a small group of customers before being released to the market."
  - "The hypothesis was experimented with various data sets."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪk.ˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with experiment
experience , adventure , innocence , perseverance

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Variants

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experiment , experiments , experimentation , experimentations , experimented , experimenter , experimenters , experimenting , experiment station , experiment stations , control experiment , control experiments , controlled experiment , controlled experiments , thought experiment , thought experiments , Control , control , controls , pre-experiment , pre-experimental , preexperiment , preexperimental

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Etymology

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late 15c., from Old French experiment 'test, trial, proof,' from experimer 'try out, test,' from ex- 'out' + perire 'perish, undergo'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'experiment' comes from the Latin word 'periculum,' which means 'danger.'

2. The first recorded scientific experiment was performed by the ancient Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, who predicted an eclipse of the moon in 28 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

2. control group: A group of subjects in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used as a comparison for the experimental group.

3. variable: A factor in an experiment that can be changed to observe its effect on the outcome.

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Culture

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The term 'experiment' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in scientific and philosophical contexts. One famous example is the novel 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley, where the society is based on the principles of controlled experimentation.

How to Memorize "experiment"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scientist in a lab coat conducting an experiment in a controlled environment.
   - Visualize the process of collecting data and analyzing it to draw conclusions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'experiment' with the idea of discovery and exploration.
   - Think of the scientific method, which involves making observations, asking questions, and testing hypotheses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'S.T.E.M.' to remember the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which often involve experiments.

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