Experimented: meaning, definitions and examples
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experimented
[ ɪkˈspɛrɪmɛntɪd ]
scientific testing
Experimented is the past tense of the verb 'experiment', which refers to the act of conducting a procedure to test a hypothesis or discover something new. It often involves controlled conditions and systematic observation to gather data. Many fields utilize experimentation, including science, psychology, and even culinary arts, where new recipes may be tested. The outcome of an experiment can lead to new understandings or innovations.
Synonyms
attempted, explored, probed, tested, tried.
Examples of usage
- The scientist experimented with different chemicals.
- She experimented with various cooking techniques.
- They experimented to find a solution to the problem.
Translations
Translations of the word "experimented" in other languages:
🇵🇹 experimentado
🇮🇳 अनुभव किया
🇩🇪 experimentiert
🇮🇩 bereksperimen
🇺🇦 експериментував
🇵🇱 doświadczony
🇯🇵 実験した
🇫🇷 expérimenté
🇪🇸 experimentado
🇹🇷 deneyimledi
🇰🇷 실험했다
🇸🇦 تجرب
🇨🇿 experimentoval
🇸🇰 experimentoval
🇨🇳 实验了
🇸🇮 eksperimentiral
🇮🇸 reyndur
🇰🇿 эксперимент жасаған
🇬🇪 ექსპერიმენტი ჩაატარა
🇦🇿 təcrübə apardı
🇲🇽 experimentado
Etymology
The word 'experiment' originates from the Latin term 'experimentum', meaning 'a trial, proof, or experience'. It was adopted into Middle English in the late 14th century as 'experimente', denoting a trial or test to discover something unknown. Over time, the meaning evolved, particularly in scientific contexts, where it came to specifically refer to controlled methods of investigation designed to test theories or hypotheses. The concept of experimentation has been essential to advancements in science, leading to breakthroughs in medicine, technology, and various other fields. The practice emphasizes the importance of systematic observation and the reproducibility of results.