experiment meaning and definition

EXPERIMENT noun

Definition of experiment (noun)

1. the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
   • synonyms: experimentation
2. the testing of an idea
   • "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories"
   • synonyms: experimentation
3. a venture at something new or different
   • "as an experiment he decided to grow a beard"

EXPERIMENT verb

Definition of experiment (verb)

1. to conduct a test or investigation
   • "We are experimenting with the new drug in order to fight this disease"
2. try something new, as in order to gain experience
   • "Students experiment sexually"; "The composer experimented with a new style"
   • synonyms: try out