Englisch

experiment

gb/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt/ us/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt/
B1 Englisch
~ 1800
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen B1 action
1

Scientific test or procedure

A test that you do to find out how something works or to see what happens.

Verwendungsmuster: to conduct/do/carry out [an experiment]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'experiment' with 'experience'. 'Experiment' is a test; 'experience' is something that happens to you in life.
Synonyme
test (More general; can be used outside of science.) | trial (Often used for testing products or procedures.)
Antonyme
observation (In science, observation means watching without changing anything, unlike an experiment which involves intervention.)
Wortverbindungen
conduct an experiment |carry out an experiment |scientific experiment |laboratory experiment |design an experiment
Themen
science |education |research |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • The scientists conducted an experiment to test the new drug.
  • Her chemistry experiment produced unexpected results.
  • We designed an experiment to measure plant growth under different light conditions.
  • The experiment confirmed the theory.
  • Students learned how to set up a simple physics experiment.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • We did an experiment in science class.
  • The experiment showed the answer.
  • He made an experiment with water and salt.
  • They tried an experiment with two plants.
  • I saw an experiment in the lab.
Verb B1 action
2

Try something as a test

To try something new to see what will happen.

Verwendungsmuster: to experiment with [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'experiment' (verb) with 'experience'. The verb 'experience' means to live through something, not to test it.
Synonyme
try out (Informal; often used for casual attempts.) | test (More formal; can imply systematic checking.)
Antonyme
stick to (Means to keep doing the same thing instead of trying new things.)
Wortverbindungen
experiment with flavors |experiment with designs |experiment with technology |experiment freely
Themen
science |creativity |learning |education |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • She likes to experiment with different cooking styles.
  • The artist experimented with new materials.
  • We are experimenting with a new teaching method.
  • They experimented with various software tools before choosing one.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • I want to experiment with new recipes.
  • He experiments with colors in his paintings.
  • We can experiment with this idea.
  • She experiments with different ways to study.
Grammatik
Grundform
experiment
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt/
US/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt/
Silben & Betonung
ex - per - i - ment (4 Silben)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
Wortformen
Noun
  • Base: experiment
  • Plural: experiment, experiments
Verb
  • Base: experiment
  • 3rd Person Singular: experiments
  • Present Participle: experimenting
  • Past: experimented
Wortfamilie
Forms
experiments noun experimenting verb experimented verb
Core family
experimental adjective B2
Related words
experimentation noun B2 experimenter noun experimentally adverb
Negative and opposite forms
nonexperimental adjective
Advanced or less common
experimentalist noun
Ausdrücke

experiment on

1
/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt ˈɔn/
fixed phrase

Perform tests on something/someone

To do tests on a person, animal, or thing to study it.

Beispiele
  • Scientists are not allowed to experiment on humans without consent.
  • They experimented on mice to study the disease.

experiment with

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/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase

Try something in order to see results

To try something new to see what happens or how it works.

Beispiele
  • He likes to experiment with different musical styles.
  • The company is experimenting with flexible work hours.

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