experimentation

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the testing of an idea
  2. noun the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

Etymology

From Latin ex- + -periri (akin to periculum), "attempt". Morphologically experiment + -ation.

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Synonyms

experiment

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