experiment meaning
experiment :
scientific test, trial
noun
▪ The scientists conducted an experiment to test the new drug.
▪ The scientists did a test to try the new drug.
▪ The experiment showed promising results.
▪ The test showed hopeful results.
paraphrasing
▪ trial – scientific test
▪ test – scientific trial
▪ study – scientific investigation
▪ research – scientific inquiry
experiment :
to try, to test
verb
▪ They decided to experiment with different teaching methods.
▪ They chose to try different teaching methods.
▪ She likes to experiment in the kitchen.
▪ She likes to try new things in the kitchen.
paraphrasing
▪ try – to experiment
▪ test – to experiment
▪ investigate – to experiment
▪ probe – to experiment
Pronunciation
experiment [ɪkˈspɛrɪmənt]
The stress is on the 'per' syllable and sounds like 'ik-SPE-ri-ment'.
Common phrases and grammar about experiment
experiment - Common meaning
noun
scientific test, trial
verb
to try, to test
Part of Speech Changes for "experiment"
▪ experimental (adjective) – related to experiments
▪ experimentally (adverb) – in a way that uses experiments
▪ experimentation (noun) – the process of conducting experiments
Common Expressions with "experiment"
▪ conduct an experiment – perform a scientific test
▪ design an experiment – plan a scientific test
▪ participate in an experiment – join a scientific test
▪ scientific experiment – a test conducted scientifically
Important examples of experiment in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, experiment is usually used in the context of scientific tests or trials.
Example of a confusing word: experience (to undergo)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
As a verb, experiment often requires an object, usually something being tried or tested.
experiment
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
scientific experiment
'a test done scientifically', used in research contexts.
run a trial
means 'to conduct an experiment', often in business or medical contexts.
Differences between similar words and experiment
experiment
,
test
differences
experiment is used to try something to see effects, while test is more general for checking or evaluating.
experiment
,
trial
differences
experiment means to try out to see effects, while trial often refers to a formal testing period.
Words with the same origin as experiment
The origin of experiment
The word 'experiment' comes from the Latin 'experimentum', meaning 'a trial or test'.
Word structure
The composition is: 'ex' (out), 'peri' (trial), 'ment' (noun suffix), so 'experiment' means 'a way to test out'.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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