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
Without that alignment, deployments stall, decision-making slows and the initiative struggles to move from experimentation to enterprise value.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
On a recent morning, McCartney spoke from the sports research lab at Nike’s headquarters just outside Portland, Oregon, where experimentation helped the kits come to life.
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Claire Rush,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
In truth, the camera didn’t kill painting so much as force it to evolve, ushering in an era of unprecedented creativity and experimentation.
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Tim Brinkhof,
Time,
26 June 2026
On a recent morning, McCartney spoke from the sports research lab at Nike’s headquarters just outside Portland, Oregon, where experimentation helped the kits come to life.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
What was once a niche approach to engagement rings — defined by fluidity, experimentation and a rejection of preset rules — has become increasingly visible across the category.
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Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
On a recent morning, McCartney spoke from the sports research lab at Nike’s headquarters just outside Portland, Oregon, where experimentation helped the kits come to life.
—
Claire Rush,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
In truth, the camera didn’t kill painting so much as force it to evolve, ushering in an era of unprecedented creativity and experimentation.
—
Tim Brinkhof,
Time,
26 June 2026
On a recent morning, McCartney spoke from the sports research lab at Nike’s headquarters just outside Portland, Oregon, where experimentation helped the kits come to life.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
What was once a niche approach to engagement rings — defined by fluidity, experimentation and a rejection of preset rules — has become increasingly visible across the category.
—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimentation
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While some attribute layoffs to post-pandemic corrections, not solely AI, the true test is whether these leaner structures can effectively foster internal leadership development.
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The three-judge panel found that Connecticut's ban is consistent with the country's historical tradition of firearms regulation, applying a new test for reviewing the constitutionality of gun laws that the Supreme Court set out in 2022.
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No human journalist was harmed in this experiment.
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The Flammability of Materials on the Moon experiment announced its intention to burn various materials on the moon.
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“Experimentation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimentation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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