Synonyms for

Experimentation

Verb / ɪˌksperʌmʌˈnteɪʃʌn / Another word for experimentation — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of conducting scientific tests or trials to discover or test hypotheses

Synonyms & similar words

experiment testing research analysis investigation study exploration trial probing investigating discovery verification observation examination inquiry scrutiny check inspection

Synonyms by register

Formal

investigation research inquiry exploration

Informal

trial and error testing playing around messing around

Literary

probing assay

Antonyms

certainty proof confirmation verification routine standardization

Common collocations

  • scientific experimentation
  • clinical experimentation
  • further experimentation
  • extensive experimentation
  • controlled experimentation
  • ethical experimentation
  • experimentation process

Word family

noun experimentation
verb experiment
adjective experimental
adverb experimentally

Usage note

Experimentation often implies a systematic process of testing hypotheses. While 'trial and error' can be a form of experimentation, it suggests a less structured approach.

Example sentences

  1. The students conducted an experimentation to see which plant grows the fastest.
  2. The chef's experimentation with new ingredients resulted in a delicious dish.
  3. The company's experimentation with marketing strategies led to increased sales.
  4. The scientist's experimentation was successful in proving their hypothesis.
  5. The team's experimentation with different formations helped them win the game.

Quotes

  • Experimentation is the mother of discovery.
  • Innovation is creativity with a job to do and a deadline. Experimentation is just messing around.
  • Experimentation is the only means of knowledge at our disposal. Everything else is poetry, imagination.

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