michelson-morley experiment a celebrated experiment conducted by Albert Michelson and Edward Morley; their failure to detect any influence of the earth's motion on the velocity of light was the starting point for Einstein's theory of relativity
control experiment an experiment designed to control for variables affecting the results of another experiment
control condition,
control a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment; "the control condition was inappropriate for the conclusions he wished to draw"
experiment -
the testing of an idea; "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories"
pilot experiment a preliminary experiment whose outcome can lead to a more extensive experiment
experiment -
a venture at something new or different; "as an experiment he decided to grow a beard"
Verb
experiment -
to conduct a test or investigation; "We are experimenting with the new drug in order to fight this disease"
investigate,
look into conduct an inquiry or investigation of; "The district attorney's office investigated reports of possible irregularities"; "inquire into the disappearance of the rich old lady"
experiment -
try something new, as in order to gain experience; "Students experiment sexually"; "The composer experimented with a new style"
experiment -
To test or ascertain by experiment; to try out; to make an experiment on.
Wikipedia
Experiments are the step in the scientific method that arbitrates between competing models or hypotheses. Experimentation is also used to test existing theories or new hypotheses in order to support them or disprove them. An experiment or test can be carried out using the scientific method to answer a question or investigate a problem.
OmegaWiki Dictionary
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experiment A test under controlled conditions that is made to demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.
experiment To conduct an experiment or investigation.
experiment To try something new, as in order to gain experience.
