1. experiment, experimentation

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

• experimentation

2. experiment, experimentation

the testing of an idea

Example Sentences:
'it was an experiment in living'
'not all experimentation is done in laboratories'

• experimentation

3. experiment

a venture at something new or different

Example Sentences:
'as an experiment he decided to grow a beard'

4. experiment

to conduct a test or investigation

Example Sentences:
'We are experimenting with the new drug in order to fight this disease'

5. experiment, try out

try something new, as in order to gain experience

Example Sentences:
'Students experiment sexually'
'The composer experimented with a new style'

• try out