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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.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Maya is at her desk while Jackson is lounging on his couch.
Jackson

Just running some experiments with a new DeFi protocol. It's gonna moon.

Jackson
Maya
Maya

Get a grip, Jackson. You're just gambling your rent money again.

💡
Jackson uses 'experiments' to make his speculative crypto trading sound like scientific research. Maya responds with the idiom 'get a grip', meaning to regain self-control or face reality, highlighting her disdain for his delusions.

Meanings

noun (plural)

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."

verb (transitive)

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."

verb (intransitive)

To try out new ideas, methods, or activities in order to see if they work or are successful.

"She often experiments with different painting techniques to find her own style."

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