Experiment ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Experiment ( noun )

1. A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
2. An attempt to do something, especially something new or different.
3. A trial or test of something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french essai, from essayer "try" (see essay).

Examples:

1. The experiment was conducted to test the effect of the drug on blood pressure.
2. He conducted a series of experiments on plant growth.
3. The new product is still in the experimental stage.
4. The experiment failed, but the scientists learned valuable information from their failure.
5. The children were given the opportunity to experiment with different art materials.

(As a verb)

Experiment ( verb )

1. A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
2. An attempt to do something, especially something new or different.
3. A trial or test of something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french essai, from essayer "try" (see essay).

Examples:

1. The experiment was conducted to test the effect of the drug on blood pressure.
2. He conducted a series of experiments on plant growth.
3. The new product is still in the experimental stage.
4. The experiment failed, but the scientists learned valuable information from their failure.
5. The children were given the opportunity to experiment with different art materials.