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experimentation

ex·pe·ri·mentation

UK/ɪkˌspɛɹ.ɪ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/ US/ɛkˌspɛɹ.ɪ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/ uncommon

noun

1.

the testing of an idea

  • “it was an experiment in living”
  • “not all experimentation is done in laboratories”
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2.

Origin

From Latin ex- + -periri (akin to periculum), "attempt". Morphologically experiment + -ation.

Phrases

  • animal experimentation

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