- experiment in something
- experiment in somethingto conduct research or experiments about something. •
The research group is experimenting in the field of biomechanics.
•We want to experiment in thermodynamics.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
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experiment — ♦♦♦ experiments, experimenting, experimented (The noun is pronounced [[t]ɪkspe̱rɪmənt[/t]]. The verb is pronounced [[t]ɪkspe̱rɪment[/t]].) 1) N VAR An experiment is a scientific test which is done in order to discover what happens to something in … English dictionary
experiment — [ek sper′ə mənt, iksper′ə mənt; ] also, & for v.usually [, ek sper′əment; ik sper′ə ment; ] often [, ekspir′ə ment, ik spir′ə ment] n. [ME < OFr < L experimentum, a trial, test < experiri: see PERIL] 1. a test or trial of something;… … English World dictionary
Experiment — Ex*per i*ment, n. [L. experimentum, fr. experiri to try: cf. OF. esperiment, experiment. See {Experience}.] 1. A trial or special observation, made to confirm or disprove something uncertain; esp., one under controlled conditions determined by… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
something speaks for itself — (something) speaks for (itself) something does not need explanation. Her behavior speaks for itself, and it doesn t matter what anyone else thinks about it. Is the experiment a success? I think the numbers speak for themselves. Usage notes: often … New idioms dictionary
something speaks for — (something) speaks for (itself) something does not need explanation. Her behavior speaks for itself, and it doesn t matter what anyone else thinks about it. Is the experiment a success? I think the numbers speak for themselves. Usage notes: often … New idioms dictionary
experiment — ex|per|i|ment1 W2S2 [ıkˈsperımənt] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin experimentum, from experiri; EXPERIENCE1] 1.) a scientific test done to find out how something reacts under certain conditions, or to find out if a particular idea … Dictionary of contemporary English
experiment — I UK [ɪkˈsperɪmənt] / US / US [ɪkˈsperɪment] noun Word forms experiment : singular experiment plural experiments *** 1) [countable] a scientific test to find out what happens to someone or something in particular conditions Experiments show that… … English dictionary
experiment — ex|per|i|ment1 [ ık sperımənt, ık sperıment ] noun *** 1. ) count a scientific test to find out what happens to someone or something in particular conditions: Experiments show that many plants tolerate a wide range of light conditions. laboratory … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
experiment — experimenter, experimentor, experimentator, n. n. /ik sper euh meuhnt/; v. /ek sper euh ment /, n. 1. a test, trial, or tentative procedure; an act or operation for the purpose of discovering something unknown or of testing a principle,… … Universalium
experiment — 1 noun (C, U) 1 a thorough test using scientific methods to discover how someone or something reacts under certain conditions (+ in/on/with): experiments on sleep deprivation | do/conduct/carry out/perform an experiment (=do an experiment): Joule … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
experiment — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Trial Nouns 1. experiment, experimentation, essay, attempt; venture, adventure, speculation; trial, probation, proof (see demonstration); [acid or litmus] test, check, tryout, assay, ordeal; empiricism,… … English dictionary for students
