experiment
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A scientific test carried out to discover something or to check whether an idea is true.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
test
trial
Usage notes
"Conduct an experiment" or "carry out an experiment" are the common collocations, not "make an experiment."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The students conducted an _____ to see how plants grow in different light."
Answer: experiment
In your own words, what does "experiment" mean?
A scientific test carried out to discover something or to check whether an idea is true.
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