experimentation

IPA/ɪkˌsperɪmenˈteɪʃn/
KK[ɪkspˌɛrəməntˈeʃən]IPA/ɪkˌsperɪmenˈteɪʃn/

experimentation — noun

1. the activity of trying new methods or running tests in order to find out how som

1.名詞B2
釋義

the activity of trying new methods or running tests in order to find out how something works or what result it produces

例句

Dr. Hana's experimentation with different soil types helped local farmers grow better rice.

collocation: experimentation with [topic]

In art class, Quinn's experimentation with mixing paint colours produced some beautiful results.

同義詞
  • testing

    more focused on checking whether something meets a standard or works correctly

  • trial

    suggests a short-term test to evaluate effectiveness

  • research

    broader — includes reading, observation, and analysis beyond running tests

文法句型

experimentation + with + noun phrase

用法筆記

Usually uncountable — names the general activity rather than a single test. For one specific test, use the countable noun 'experiment'.

常見錯誤

❌We conducted several experimentations.
✅We conducted several experiments.
💡'Experimentation' is uncountable and does not usually appear in the plural.