ex|per´i|ment´er

ex|per´i|ment´er
ex|per|i|ment «verb. ehk SPEHR uh mehnt; noun. ehk SPEHR uh muhnt», verb, noun.
–v.i.
to try in order to find out; make trials or tests: »

A baby experiments with his hands. The painter is experimenting with different paints to get the color he wants.

–n.
1. a test or trial to find out something: »

a cooking experiment.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under trial. (Cf. ↑trial)
2. a conducting of such tests or trials: »

Scientists test out theories by experiment.

SYNONYM(S): experimentation.
3. an apparatus or instrument used in an experiment: »

On Apollo 11 was a package of three experiments—a passive seismometer, laser reflector, and solar wind sensor (Science Journal).

╂[< Latin experīmentum < experīrī; see etym. under experience (Cf. ↑experience)]
–ex|per´i|ment´er, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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