experiment(n)-(v): [countable]

1

• experiment(n)-(v) countable
• 1. a scientific test done to find out how
  something reacts under certain conditions, or to
  find out if a particular idea is true
• experiment with/in/on
• experiments with alcohol-fuelled cars
• experiments on sleep deprivation
• experiment to test/see/demonstrate etc something
  
• -The researcher sets up experiments to test the
  hypothesis.
• -an experiment to assess the effect of stress on
  athletes

2

• carry out/perform/do/conduct an experiment
• -Teachers are shown how to carry out many simple
  experiments.
• by experiment
• -Many small birds guide themselves by the stars,
  as has been verified by experiment.
• 2. a process in which you test a new idea or
  method to see if it is useful or effective
• experiment with/in/on
• -an experiment in state socialism