B1nounscienceeducation
US/ɪkˈsper.ə.mənt/
UK/ɪkˈsper.ɪ.mənt/
a scientific test to find out something; also trying something new to see what happens
In context
The students did an experiment to measure how fast ice melts.
As an experiment, I stopped using my phone for a week.
The results of the experiment surprised the scientists.
Words that go with experiment
verb + noun
- carry out an experimentThey carried out an experiment on mice.
- do an experimentWe did an experiment with salt and water.
adjective + noun
- scientific experimentThe scientific experiment took six months.
noun + preposition
- experiment onExperiments on animals are controversial.
- results of the experimentThe results of the experiment were clear.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I have three years of experiment in teaching.Correct: I have three years of experience in teaching.