experimentation
UK: ɪkˌsperɪmenˈteɪʃn | US: ɪkˌsperɪmenˈteɪʃn
n. the process of performing scientific experiments to test hypotheses or discover new facts
n. the act of trying out new ideas or methods to observe results
The word "experimentation" derives from the Latin experimentum (a trial or test), formed from experiri (to try or test). The root ex- (out) + periri (a variant of periculum, meaning danger or trial) reflects the idea of "testing something thoroughly." The suffix -ation converts the verb "experiment" into a noun, emphasizing the process or result of testing. Over time, the term evolved to specifically denote systematic scientific testing.
The experimentation phase of the project yielded groundbreaking results.
Ethical guidelines must be followed during animal experimentation.
Her career focuses on experimentation with renewable energy materials.
The team’s experimentation confirmed the theory’s validity.
Uncontrolled experimentation can lead to unreliable conclusions.