experiment

v. attempt to discover or test something, try, venture, research

n. attempt to discover or test something, trial, research

In the scientific method, an experiment (Latin: ex- periri, "of (or from) trying") is a set of observations performed in the context of solving a particular problem or question, to support or falsify a hypothesis or research concerning phenomena. The experiment is a cornerstone in the empirical approach to acquiring deeper knowledge about the physical world.
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Noun
1. the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
(synonym) experimentation
(hypernym) scientific research, research project
(hyponym) testing
(part-meronym) control condition, control
2. the testing of an idea; "it was an experiment in living"; "not all experimentation is done in laboratories"
(synonym) experimentation
(hypernym) inquiry, enquiry, research
(hyponym) pilot experiment
3. a venture at something new or different; "as an experiment he decided to grow a beard"
(hypernym) venture
Verb
1. to conduct a test or investigation; "We are experimenting with the new drug in order to fight this disease"
(hypernym) investigate, look into
(verb-group) try out
(derivation) experimentation
2. try something new, as in order to gain experience; "Students experiment sexually"; "The composer experimented with a new style"
(synonym) try out
(derivation) experimentation

n. experiment, attempt to discover or test something, trial, research

n. experiment, trial, research, attempt to discover or test something