1. a scientific test or procedure carried out to discover, demonstrate, or examine something
2. a course of action adopted without being sure of the outcome; a trial or attempt

1. to carry out a scientific experiment or test
2. to try out new ideas, methods, or activities

Examples

• The students conducted an experiment to test the effects of light on plant growth.
• Her new teaching method was just an experiment to see if students would learn better.
• Scientists experiment with different chemicals to develop new medicines.
• The chef likes to experiment with unusual flavor combinations.
• The laboratory experiment proved the hypothesis was correct.
• They decided to experiment with working from home one day a week.
• The physics experiment required careful measurement and observation.