as in test
a procedure or operation carried out to resolve an uncertainty
people who oppose experimentations involving animals for the testing of cosmetics intended for humans
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Recent Examples of experimentation
Which enterprise strategies will unlock the most value as organizations race to move from experimentation to full-scale adoption?
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
While in orbit, Mission 7 accomplished a range of test and experimentation objectives intended to demonstrate the X-37B’s robust maneuver capability while helping characterize the space domain through the testing of space domain awareness technology experiments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Ahead of its time in both sound and perspective, Cripple Crow brought Banhart’s dual Venezuelan-American heritage into sharp focus, serving as an early example of bilingual experimentation.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
That sort of experimentation is at the core of Liim’s process.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Embrace the Process Above all, Gaines leaves a reminder that gardening is all about experimentation—and maybe a little bit of failure, too.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
It has been used by Stability AI and ByteDance for experimentation.
—The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
John Werner, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
While in orbit, Mission 7 accomplished a range of test and experimentation objectives intended to demonstrate the X-37B’s robust maneuver capability while helping characterize the space domain through the testing of space domain awareness technology experiments.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
Ahead of its time in both sound and perspective, Cripple Crow brought Banhart’s dual Venezuelan-American heritage into sharp focus, serving as an early example of bilingual experimentation.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
That sort of experimentation is at the core of Liim’s process.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025
Embrace the Process Above all, Gaines leaves a reminder that gardening is all about experimentation—and maybe a little bit of failure, too.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
It has been used by Stability AI and ByteDance for experimentation.
—The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimentation
Noun
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In a test setting, the fluid enabled a battery pack to be charged from 10% to 80% capacity in under ten minutes.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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In such cases, an AI assistant will be vital for decision-making, monitoring health, and guiding experiments.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dcientists at the University of Melbourne and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem discoverd this after used powerful imaging tools that can zoom into cells in 3D, alongside genetic experiments.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Experimentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimentation. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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