American English
/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mn̩t̚/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
A scientific test done to learn what happens or to see whether an idea is true.
As a noun, “experiment” is /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mn̩t̚/. As a verb, it is /ɪkˈspɛɹ.əˌmɛnt̚/, with more emphasis near the end.
A scientific test done to learn what happens or to see whether an idea is true.
The students conducted an experiment on plant growth.
The experiment showed that the new medicine was safe.
conduct an experiment · scientific experiment · controlled experiment
conduct an experiment
an experiment on something
An attempt to use a new idea, method, or product to see if it works.
Working from home was an experiment for our team.
This recipe is just an experiment with different spices.
a small experiment · a social experiment
an experiment in something
an experiment with something
To try a new idea, method, or product to see what happens or whether it works.
She likes to experiment with new recipes.
We experimented by changing the website colors.
Use experiment with something: We experimented with new recipes. Do not say experiment something.
experiment with new ideas · experiment with different methods
experiment with something
experiment by doing something
to carry out a scientific test
The team conducted an experiment in the lab.
to try different ways of using or doing something
He is experimenting with different designs.