TRIAL AND ERROR Synonyms: 18 Similar Words

trial and error

noun

as in test

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Recent Examples on the Web Only a minuscule range of energies could excite the nucleus, and narrowing down that range required building brand-new laser systems and many years of clever trial and error by physicists around the globe. —

Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2024 Their rise technically occurred behind the scenes, landing in our daily lives as a result of constant trial and error. —

Monica Alvarez-Mitchell, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 And this is where the new o1 model has started to split away from human thinking and start bringing in that insanely effective AlphaGo approach of pure trial and error in pursuit of the right result. —

New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2024 Finding what best suits your needs and camping style can take some trial and error. —

Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trial and error

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