experiment

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of EXPERIMENT

a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty <Benjamin Franklin's famous experiment in which he flew a kite in a thunderstorm to see if lightning and electricity were identical>

Synonyms essay, experimentation, test, trial

Related Words trial and error; dry run, shakedown; exercise, practice (also practise), rehearsal, tryout, workout; crucible, ordeal; attempt, effort, try

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