plural noun
Scientific tests done to learn what happens or to see whether ideas are true.
The scientists compared the experiments carefully.
These experiments show how the virus spreads.
American English
How to pronounce experiments
noun · verbB1Common word
ihkSPEHRuhmnts
/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mn̩ts/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of experiment
Experiments can be a plural noun or the third-person singular form of the verb experiment.
Scientific tests done to learn what happens or to see whether ideas are true.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Attempts to use new ideas, methods, or products to see if they work.
These experiments with online classes may help the school.
The company runs small experiments before launching a product.
third-person singular verb
Tries a new idea, method, or product to see what happens or whether it works.
She experiments with different teaching methods.
Our chef experiments with new sauces.
Useful expressions
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.