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experiments
/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənts/
When used as a noun, "experiments" refers to the actual tests being done. It is almost always used in the plural when talking about a series of scientific trials. When used as a verb, it describes the act of trying something new. Note that we often use the preposition "with" (e.g., "experiments with") to describe the tool or method being tested.
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Just running some experiments with a new DeFi protocol. It's gonna moon.
Get a grip, Jackson. You're just gambling your rent money again.
Meanings
Scientific procedures undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
"The researchers conducted a series of experiments to determine the efficacy of the new drug."
To perform a scientific procedure on something to discover an unknown effect or test a hypothesis.
"The chemist experiments with various catalysts to speed up the reaction."