experiment
gb/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt/ us/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt/
B1
English
~ 1800
kísérlet, kísérletezik
NOUN
B1
1
kísérlet
B1
Usage pattern:
to conduct/do/carry out [an experiment]
The scientists conducted an experiment to test the new drug.
A tudósok kísérletet végeztek, hogy teszteljék az új gyógyszert.
Her chemistry experiment produced unexpected results.
A kémiai kísérlete váratlan eredményeket hozott.
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.
Learner examples
We did an experiment in science class.
Természettudomány-órán kísérletet végeztünk.
The experiment showed the answer.
A kísérlet megadta a választ.
He made an experiment with water and salt.
They tried an experiment with two plants.
I saw an experiment in the lab.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'experiment' with 'experience'. 'Experiment' is a test; 'experience' is something that happens to you in life.
Meaning
Scientific test or procedure
Collocations
conduct an experiment
|carry out an experiment
|scientific experiment
|laboratory experiment
|design an experiment
Synonyms
test (More general; can be used outside of science.)
|
trial (Often used for testing products or procedures.)
Antonyms
observation (In science, observation means watching without changing anything, unlike an experiment which involves intervention.)
Themes
science
|education
|research
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A test that you do to find out how something works or to see what happens.
A planned test carried out to discover, demonstrate, or confirm something, often under controlled conditions.
VERB
B1
2
kísérletezik
B1
Usage pattern:
to experiment with [something]
She likes to experiment with different cooking styles.
Szeret különböző főzési stílusokkal kísérletezni.
The artist experimented with new materials.
A művész új anyagokkal kísérletezett.
We are experimenting with a new teaching method.
They experimented with various software tools before choosing one.
Learner examples
I want to experiment with new recipes.
Új receptekkel szeretnék kísérletezni.
He experiments with colors in his paintings.
A festményein színekkel kísérletezik.
We can experiment with this idea.
She experiments with different ways to study.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'experiment' (verb) with 'experience'. The verb 'experience' means to live through something, not to test it.
Meaning
Try something as a test
Collocations
experiment with flavors
|experiment with designs
|experiment with technology
|experiment freely
Synonyms
try out (Informal; often used for casual attempts.)
|
test (More formal; can imply systematic checking.)
Antonyms
stick to (Means to keep doing the same thing instead of trying new things.)
Themes
science
|creativity
|learning
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To try something new to see what will happen.
To try out new ideas, methods, or activities to see what effect they have.
Grammar
Dictionary form
experiment
IPA
GB/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt/
US/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt/
Syllables & stress
ex - per - i - ment (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: experiment
- Plural: experiment, experiments
Verb
- Base: experiment
- 3rd Person Singular: experiments
- Present Participle: experimenting
- Past: experimented
Word family
Forms
experiments
noun
experimenting
verb
experimented
verb
Core family
experimental
adjective B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
nonexperimental
adjective
Advanced or less common
experimentalist
noun
Expressions
experiment on
1/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt ˈɔn/
fixed phrase
Perform tests on something/someone
To do tests on a person, animal, or thing to study it.
Examples
- Scientists are not allowed to experiment on humans without consent.
- They experimented on mice to study the disease.
experiment with
1/ɪkspˈɛɹɪmənt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Try something in order to see results
To try something new to see what happens or how it works.
Examples
- He likes to experiment with different musical styles.
- The company is experimenting with flexible work hours.