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WordBand 5.5–6.5Core (NGSL)
experiment
/ɛk.ˈspɛ.ɹɪ.mənt/
noun1 of 2
test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- “In addition, our experiments are consistent with our theoretical results.”Tatoeba
- “Experiments will enable you to find out what is wrong.”Tatoeba
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verb2 of 2
To experience; to feel; to perceive; to detect.
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